The Rise and Fall of the Airbus A380: A Lesson for Professional Engineers

The A380 was designed to be a game-changer in the aviation industry. Boasting a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet configuration, it had a typical seating capacity of 555 passengers in a three-class configuration and could transport over 800 passengers in a denser configuration. The goal? Address the problem of congested airports and airspace by carrying more passengers per flight.

2024-08-22T12:10:51-04:00November 6th, 2023|Tuesday Tidbits|6 Comments

Releasing Radioactive Water from Fukushima: An Engineering Perspective

In 2023, Japan made the monumental move to begin releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster into the ocean. The decision was mired in controversy, met with both support and opposition from international bodies, neighboring countries, and environmental groups.

2023-10-02T15:12:29-04:00October 2nd, 2023|Tuesday Tidbits|2 Comments
Terms of Use: By using our website, you consent to our Terms of Use and use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Accept