Radu Balas

Founder, Flying Engineer

Owner of Flying Engineer with 10 years of hands-on experience in aerospace, turning industry insights into practical knowledge.

Articles by Radu

• We read 4,754 aviation websites: 87% show no price

  11 October 2026

• Where aviation companies are: 4,624 companies in 103 countries

  11 October 2026

• More than 120,000 AI visits in 30 days: which AI reads aviation websites

  11 October 2026

• We checked 5,686 aviation websites: 1 in 8 has changed or disappeared

  11 October 2026

• AI mentions Flying Engineer up to 14,350 times a day: what Bing and Google data show

  9 October 2026

• AI visibility in aviation: how ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity decide which companies to recommend

  8 October 2026

• Empty legs, collected: a searchable index of the flights operators fly anyway

  27 August 2026

• Dassault Falcon 8X Explained: France's Ultra-Long-Range Luxury Jet

  27 May 2026

• Phenom 300 vs Citation CJ4: Which Light Jet Is Better in 2026?

  26 May 2026

• Best Private Jet Companies in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia (2026)

  26 May 2026

• Falcon 10X vs Gulfstream G700: Which Ultra-Luxury Jet Is Better?

  26 May 2026

• BBJ 777X: Inside Boeing's Flying Mansion for Billionaires

  21 May 2026

• Why Helicopters Can Hover in One Place - The Science Explained

  19 May 2026

• Why Helicopters Are So Difficult to Fly - Explained by Aviation Experts

  19 May 2026

• 10 Biggest Helicopters Ever Built - Ranked by Size and Power

  14 May 2026

• The Fastest Helicopters in the World in 2026

  13 May 2026

• How Airline Strategies Are Changing in 2026 - And Why It Matters

  10 May 2026

• How Airlines Make Money Despite Massive Operating Costs

  8 May 2026

• Which Airlines Are Losing the Most From Global Airspace Closures in 2026?

  8 May 2026

• Will Electric Aircraft Replace Traditional Airplanes? The Reality Explained

  7 May 2026

• 5 Airlines Offering the Best Business Class Seats in 2026

  4 May 2026

• How Airline Alliances Work: A Complete Guide to Global Airline Partnerships

  4 May 2026

• Which Country Builds the Most Aircraft in 2026? Global Aviation Manufacturing Breakdown

  4 May 2026

• Boeing vs Airbus Orders in 2026: Who's Winning the Aircraft Sales Battle?

  1 May 2026

• United CEO Pushes American Airlines Merger, Says Deal Could Benefit Travelers

  29 April 2026

• White House Weighs Potential Lifeline for Spirit Airlines Amid Financial Turbulence

  29 April 2026

• Top Defense Aircraft Manufacturers in the World (2026 Edition)

  28 April 2026

• Why Flights Between Europe and Asia Are Getting Longer in 2026

  24 April 2026

• How Many Boeing 747-400 Freighters Are Still Flying in 2026? Fleet Breakdown & Operators

  24 April 2026

• Private Jet Membership and Jet Card Programs Compared (2026)

  21 April 2026

• How to Book a Private Jet: First-Timer's Complete Guide

  21 April 2026

• Private Jet Empty Legs: How to Find Cheap Charter Flights in 2026

  21 April 2026

• Best Private Jet Charter Companies in the World: The Complete 2026 Guide

  21 April 2026

• Best Air Ambulance Insurance: What You Need Before the Emergency

  16 April 2026

• United Airlines CEO Reportedly Proposed American Airlines Merger, Raising Competition Concerns

  15 April 2026

• Lufthansa Pilots Launch 2-Day Strike, Cabin Crew Action May Follow

  14 April 2026

• Top 10 Busiest Airports in the U.S. Ranked by Passenger Traffic (2026)

  14 April 2026

• Why Some Aircraft Are Louder Than Others - The Science Behind Aircraft Noise

  13 April 2026

• Is Aviation a Good Career in 2026? Salary, Jobs & Future Outlook

  11 April 2026

• How Aircraft Can Fly Safely With One Engine - Explained

  11 April 2026

• Why Aircraft Cabins Feel So Dry - And What It Does to Your Body

  9 April 2026

• Why Aircraft Have Different Nose Shapes - The Engineering Behind It

  8 April 2026

• High-Paying Aviation Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree (2026 Guide)

  7 April 2026

• Vertical Aerospace Completes Critical eVTOL Transition Flight Test in UK

  7 April 2026

• United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees as Rising Fuel Costs Hit Global Aviation

  4 April 2026

• Alaska Airlines Bans Passenger After Vaping Incident on Boeing 737 MAX

  4 April 2026

• How Much Do Qantas Cabin Crew Earn in 2026? Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

  3 April 2026

• How Much Do Fighter Pilots Earn Worldwide in 2026?

  2 April 2026

• How Much Do AirAsia Pilots Earn in 2026? Salary Breakdown & Career Insights

  2 April 2026

• These Airlines Don't Serve Alcohol - Here's Why

  1 April 2026

• How Much Do Qantas Aircraft Maintenance Engineers & Technicians Earn in 2026?

  1 April 2026

• AI Search Is Replacing Google in Aviation. Here Is What You Need to Know

  31 March 2026

• The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Pilots

  28 March 2026

• Electric Aircraft Explained

  27 March 2026

• F-35 Among US Aircraft Damaged As Iran Conflict Exposes Military Aviation Risks

  27 March 2026

• 'Please Do Something': Pilots Raised Safety Concerns At LaGuardia For Years Before Crash

  27 March 2026

• How To Choose A Noise-Reduction Aviation Headset

  26 March 2026

• Beyond Airlines: The Most Unusual Pilot Jobs In Aviation

  26 March 2026

• Gulf Airlines Recover Slowly As Iran War Continues To Disrupt Flights

  23 March 2026

• How Much Does A Boeing 777X Engine Cost - And Why It's So Expensive

  23 March 2026