What is ground handling?
When we are about to travel by plane we carry out a series of actions that are familiar: we first approach the check-in area, where a staff member awaits us to hand us over a boarding card, and drop off our luggage. After passing through security checks, we arrive at the boarding gate, where another […]
Infographic / Aircraft propulsion systems
When we think about air propulsion, the first thing that comes to mind is a propeller. They are the most iconic air propulsion system. But propulsion is much more than just propellers. Propulsion is a key element in an aircraft’s lift and forward movement, although different types and different uses require different specifications. A propulsion […]
Infographic / 100 years of air transport in Spain
It was a hundred years ago that Latécoère created the airmail line (La Ligne) that linked France, Spain and Africa. In this infographic we show some data that help explain and contextualise the importance of that project and everything that came after it.
Infographic / 50 years since man landed on the Moon
In this infographic we have compiled some of the information that, in our opinion, could be considered key in the development of the Apollo 11 mission, as well as a good number of facts that we are sure you will find interesting.
Infographic / AGL, Airfield Ground Lighting
AGL is formed by a number of specialized airfield ground lights, arranged in accordance with precise patterns. This infographic shows the main characteristics of the AGL, its main elements and some curious facts…
Infographic / Autogyro
It was safety that was key in the conception and development of an aircraft that was called the autogyro. Its inventor was Juan de la Cierva, an inventor, aeronautical scientist…
Infographic / World air traffic
In this infographic we have tried to capture the main airports and routes in the world, in order to get a clearer view of the places where air traffic is most significant…
Infographic / 20 years of the International Space Station
Where were you on 20 November 1998? It was over 20 years ago that the first of the modules that would make up the future International Space Station took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan)…
Infographic / Air routes
This infographic shows some of the basic concepts that contribute towards making air traffic one of the most regulated and safest activities…
Infographic / Aircraft wings
Some of the most important features of wings, explaining their most essential elements. From now on, when you look out of the window of your aircraft, you can recognise these elements and know what each of them is for…
