Induced Drag: How It Works
Induced drag is created as a result of lift. As your wing passes through the air, an area of lower air pressure is formed on the top of the wing.
Virgin Atlantic Reports Slowdown In Transatlantic Demand
During its annual earnings call discussing 2024 earnings, Virgin Atlantic revealed it has seen a short-term slowdown in leisure travel on its transatlantic flights, particularly from passengers originating in the United States. That’s an expected development with an unexpected twist. Virgin Atlantic Reports Transatlantic US Leisure Slowdown Virgin Atlantic published its 2024 earnings earlier today…
Medical Emergency On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Spotlights Humanity
When a man suffered a heart attack onboard a United Airlines transpacific flight to Japan, the best of humanity came out…even at 40,000 feet. Heart Attack On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Brings Out The Best Onboard A passenger traveling from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) shared the following experience: SFO to NRT today,…
“I’m Not Happy With Boeing!” Trump Goes Plane Shopping Due To Air Force One Delays
President Donald Trump is personally shopping for a new aircraft for presidential transport as Boeing delays grind on for the next-generation Air Force One jet ordered during Trump’s first term. Angry At Air Force One Delays From Boeing, Trump Personally Examines Qatari-Owned 747 In 2018, President Trump ordered the next-generation jet for presidential transport (called…
Review: Air France Hop Embraer 190 Economy Class
Our Air France HOP! Embraer 190 economy class flight from Mulhouse to Paris was a quick and easy jaunt to position us for our connection to Los Angeles. I appreciate this comfortable aircraft and that Air France still offers a drink and snack on a flight this short. Air France Hop Embraer 190 Economy Class…