Similar to the way that cars use tires for shock absorption, airplanes also use inflated tires to absorb the force of landing on the runway. However, unlike the tires on cars and trucks, airplane tires are rarely inflated with air. Instead, most airplanes feature nitrogen-inflated tires that offer several benefits where oxygen-filled tires fall flat. Some key benefits of using nitrogen include its non-flammable nature and its ability to keep out moisture, in addition to protecting against corrosion and promoting consistent pressure. For these reasons, it has become preferred within a number of heavy-duty applications like car racing, construction, and within the aviation industry. Read more >>

One of the leading reasons aircraft incidents occur in cold weather is due to aircraft icing. Aircraft icing is defined as the coating or deposition of ice on any part of the aircraft, caused by the freezing of liquid hydrometers. Such occurrences make it hard for pilots to efficiently and safely navigate aircraft. Read more >>