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U.S. Airplane Bathrooms Get Ready to Up Accessibility

Fliers with disabilities face many challenges without accessible restrooms. Travellers face stressful situations with airport staffers damaging or destroying their wheelchairs or even facing hurtful comments made by cabin crew members. According to the Department of Transportation (DoT), new single-aisle… Continue Reading →

Airlines Aim for Lone Pilot Flights to Cut Costs

Airlines and regulators are all set to opt for one pilot in the cockpit of passengers instead of two. The switch is expected to cut down on costs and reduce pressure from crew shortages. However, placing such responsibility on a… Continue Reading →

The World’s Whitest Paint Set to Cool Aeroplanes

The whitest paint is all set to adorn planes, cars, and trains. Why? The new paint was unveiled in 2021 by researchers at Purdue University. Surfaces like planes, cars, and trains coated in the paint can achieve up to 19F… Continue Reading →

Can Double Decker Airplane Seats be the Future of Air Travel?

Can an extended period of travel in the air test one’s endurance! Not anymore, as one aeroplane seat designer believes that his design could trailblaze budget travel. Alejandro Núñez Vicente’s Chaise Longue Airplane Seat was nominated for the 2021 Crystal… Continue Reading →

Alice – The First All-Electric Commuter Aircraft Set to Fly

The world’s first all-electric passenger aircraft, Alice developed by Israeli company Eviation is weeks away from its maiden flight. The Israeli startup built the commercial passenger plane as a sustainable and affordable solution and went through engine testing recently at… Continue Reading →

Rolls-Royce’s All-Electric Plane Breaks World Records

Rolls-Royce has been curating its all-electric plane, called “Spirit of Innovation,” and the automaker reports of a record-breaking top speed of the plane. At a speed of 623km/h (387.4mph), it has achieved the top speed in its latest test flights…. Continue Reading →