How bad are private jets for the environment?
Private jets, symbols of luxury and exclusivity, cast a long, dark shadow on our planet. These enormous airplanes, often […]
Environment
Piloting perspective: Helicopters vs fixed-wing
As a pilot, flying a helicopter with complex maneuvers like hovering, autorotation, vertical takeoffs, and landings offers breathtaking views
Aviation waste: a brief guide to the various types of environmental waste produced by aviation
Air transport plays a vital role in today’s globalized world, but the operations associated with it hide an environmental cost.
Fuel Dumping: How Bad is it for the Environment?
Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered about those wispy white trails following airplanes? These aren’t contrails,
Fuel Tankering: How big a problem is it?
When on a flight, pilots usually carry passengers and cargo. But, for a change, they are also carrying extra fuel.
Airport noise reduction: Measurement, reduction, and technology
Noise pollution, an invisible danger that affects both humans and wildlife, encompasses unwanted or disturbing sounds that impact health and
Civil Aviation, Environment
De-icing fluids: Technology, Environmental Impact, and Solutions
De-icing is a specialized procedure used in aviation to remove or prevent the formation of ice and snow on aircraft
Cycling an airplane: how does a human-powered aircraft work?
German inventor Karl von Drais introduced a revolutionary invention in 1817. He invented the first cycle, known as the “swift
AeroSHARK: Technology, Promises, and Benefit Airlines
At a time when aviation might be struggling with problems such as food waste in aircraft, replacing jet fuel with
How much food is wasted on aircraft? And solutions
Aviation industry has its own problems with regards to environmental problems: fuel tankering has devastating impact, and so does the