Airbus A350
Long-range wide-body aircraft
Episodes
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#4886: Why Airplane Cabins Are Drier Than the SaharaWhy planes are drier than deserts, how HEPA filters miss pathogens, and whether crew really build immunity. -
#4866: How Aircraft and Skyscrapers Survive Lightning StrikesHow do planes and buildings take million-volt hits and keep working? The engineering is surprisingly different. -
#4865: How Test Pilots Hunt Crosswinds in PatagoniaWhy aircraft manufacturers send test pilots to Patagonia to chase 40-knot crosswinds for certification. -
#4861: Which Long-Haul Aircraft Earns Its Keep?Comparing the A330, A340, 777, and 787 on daily utilization, profitability, and real-world performance. -
#4233: How Old Planes Get Safer With AgeWhy a 30-year-old cargo plane may be safer than a new passenger jet — and what that teaches us about sustainability. -
#3039: How Airlines Engineer Mass Sleep at 35,000 FeetAirlines quietly perfected a group sleep induction system. Here's the lighting, meal, and temperature playbook — and how to steal it for home. -
#2702: The Surprising Secret of Jet ThrustWhere does all that fuel live, and how does a spinning fan produce enough thrust to lift a 747? -
#526: Beyond the Bolt: How VHB Tape Holds the World TogetherThink tape is just for paper? Discover how VHB tape keeps airplanes in the sky and electric vehicles on the road in this engineering deep dive. -
#329: Why Your Next Flight Will Be Much BumpierIs flying getting scarier or just better reported? Herman and Corn dive into the science of clear air turbulence and why the skies are changing. -
#195: The Hidden Economy in Your Plane's BellyDiscover the hidden world of belly cargo and how passenger planes keep the global supply chain moving beneath your feet.