
Maja Mandzikashvili
22 articles
How dangerous is a lightning strike for an aircraft?
Lightning is a sudden high-voltage discharge of electricity that occurs within a cloud, between separate clouds, or between…
2020-09-14
How dangerous is bird strike on airplane?
A bird strike occurs when a moving airplane collides with a bird. The bird can hit any part…
2020-09-05
Why planes leave white trails in the air
On a sunny day, when the sky is blue and clear, you can usually spot white trails left…
2020-08-17
How dangerous is turbulence for a plane and passengers
Turbulence is a concern that has bothered every air traveler at least once in their life. It might…
2020-08-10
How planes are tested
The jets have to undergo several rigorous tests before airlines can buy them. This is one of the…
2020-08-01
Who are US air marshals and how do they work?
Federal air marshals are often referred to as “quiet professionals” in the skies. They have been on American…
2020-07-28
Howard Hughes: Aviator, Billionaire, Philanthropist
Howard Hughes, an eccentric billionaire with love for films and aviation, left a significant mark on the United…
2020-07-26
Movies that best depict flight attendant life
Airplanes and aviators have been a common theme of many great movies that the film industry gave us.…
2020-07-11
How black boxes work and help investigate plane crashes?
Plane crashes often leave a lot of unanswered questions. This makes investigators turn to the airplane’s black boxes…
2020-07-04