ExPlaned

This episode explains why Airbus and Boeing aircraft feel so different to fly, focusing on their fundamentally different flight control and automation philosophies. An in-depth aviation engineering documentary exploring pilot authority, fly-by-wire design, and human–machine interaction in modern airliners. While both companies build some of the safest airplanes in the world, they approach the rela...

Fokker was never the biggest name in aviation, but for decades its aircraft quietly connected the world. Designed for short runways, small airports, and demanding regional routes, Fokker jets and turboprops became known for reliability, efficiency, and pilot-friendly handling. In this video, we explore how Fokker carved out a unique place in commercial aviation, why aircraft like the F-27, F-28, F...

For 54 years, Southwest Airlines had one rule that made it untouchable: open seating, free bags, no change fees. Then, in a single year, it threw all of it away and called it progress. In this video, we break down how Elliott Investment Management's $2 billion activist stake forced Southwest to abandon the identity that made it America's most loved carrier. From Herb Kelleher's foundin...

The Flying V is one of the most radical aircraft concepts ever proposed a futuristic V-shaped plane designed to slash fuel burn, reduce emissions, and transform the way we fly. Developed by KLM and TU Delft, this blended-wing airliner merges the fuselage, wings, and cabin into a single aerodynamic structure. The result? A design that could use up to 20% less fuel than today’s Boeing 777 while carr...