Modern air travel is made possible through a series of complex aviation systems and safety mechanisms that are designed to ensure aircraft operate reliably under all circumstances. One such crucial component is the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), which is a system specifically engineered to bolster engine redundancy and provide power support when it is needed most. While APUs do not contribute directly to propulsion, they play a critical role in maintaining essential aircraft functions during various phases of flight. Read more >>

Airplane landing tires are made to withstand hitting the tarmac at speeds of 170 mph, with a weight load of about 38-tons, and can tolerate about 500 landings before needing a re-tread.  Contrary to common beliefs, airplane tires are NOT going to explode if given a little too much air.  Read more >>

For any aircraft, a continuous and reliable supply of fuel to the engine is an essential requirement for flight. While some small aircraft may depend solely on gravity to move fuel from tanks to the engine, most modern aircraft require one or more fuel pumps to deliver fuel under pressure, regulate flow, and uphold operational safety in all conditions. This blog will explore the different variations of fuel pumps, as well as dive into general details about how they are designed to suit various aircraft types. Read more >>

Across generations, airplane propellers have been produced and manufactured to aid planes in one way or another. Blades come in diverse shapes, sizes, configurations, colors, you name it and there is most likely a blade that fits your criteria. Read more >>

AerCap recently selected the innovative GEnx-1B engine to fuel and supply power for the fifteen Boeing 787 Dreamliners. There is also an open option to purchase an extra ten aircrafts. The value for the engine order is estimated to be more than $780 million dollars (list price). This furthers AerCap’s GEnx-powered 787 Dreamliner armada to a solid 49 aircrafts. Read more >>

Hartzell Propeller, a well-known American manufacturer, has been rewarded an STC for their 2-blade aluminum scimitar propellers this will replace Hartzell’s props that are regarded as factory standard for the