The A321XLR ‘Game-Changer’
There has been a lot of media interest in the introduction of the A321XLR into Iberia airline operation, with the term ‘game-changer’...
Outlook for STOL Operations - ATR-42 STOL Cancellation
What does ATR scrapping their ATR-42 STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) variant due to lack of sales tell us? ATR securing a reported 20...
RELEASE: WADSoW? V0.2.1 Textbook
Whole Aircraft Design ... So What? V0.2.1 has been released. It remains an 'open-beta'. The primary reason for this release is improved...
Electric Aircraft - The Weight Challenge
My general view on the decarbonisation of all sectors is that anything that can be plugged in or connected to a clean generator should...
Reduced Design Range Aircraft - Practicalities
Transport aircraft initially designed for shorter ranges than competitors often spend much of their post-EIS programme and considerable...
Aerial Refuelling - Why (not)?
My previous post highlighted the reality that direct flights with modern aircraft generally consume less, at least no more fuel than...