7 Fun Facts About Aircraft and the Aviation Sector

Tribhuwan International Airport Used To Be A Cattle Grazing Field

Tribhuwan airport was originally called ‘Gauchaur Airport’ because cows used to graze in the field there. It was only renamed to Tribhuvan airport in 1955 AD. The airport’s runway was also covered in grass and was only set in concrete in 1957 AD. Imagine getting off an airplane and being greeted by a bunch of cows! 

Buddha Air’s Aircrafts Emit 40% Less Emission 

Buddha Air’s ATR aircraft emit less carbon dioxide compared to other aircraft making it more environmentally sustainable. If the aircraft is flying at 500 km/hour, it burns 40% less fuel which means it is emitting 40% less carbon dioxide. Also, flying on an airplane can leave less carbon footprint than riding a car for long long distances! 

Black Boxes Are Not Actually Black 

They are painted with bright orange in color to make them visible in case of a crash. A black box is an electronic device inside the aircraft which records the flight details that help facilitate investigations in case of accidents or incidents. 

Taste Buds Can Go Numb Inside the Aircraft

The atmosphere inside the aircraft, high in the clouds can make your taste buds go numb. The brain reacts differently to taste buds at high altitudes. Combine that with a pressurized cabin, dry air and noise and that’s a recipe which suppresses your ability to taste by 30%! That is why many people assume airplane food to be bland or not tasty enough. 

Buddha Air’s Hangar Can Accommodate Airbus 320 or Boeing 737

Buddha Air is the only airline to have an international standard closed-door hangar at Tribhuvan International airport. This hangar is equipped with a maintenance facility and provides maintenance services for other national and international airlines as well. It is large enough to fit an Airbus 320 or Boeing 737. 

Only 5% of the World Population Has Been On a Plane 

You can consider yourself one of the lucky ones if you have flown on a plane as 95% of the world’s population has never flown in an aircraft. Most of the people in this category come from undeveloped regions and will most likely never get an opportunity to fly at all! 

The Lifespan of An Aircraft is Not Measured in Years 

Aircraft age differently than people! Its lifespan is instead measured by counting based on pressurization cycles which means that every time an aircraft flies, it is pressurized and it reaches the end of its lifespan when the metal fatigue and cracks start to show. The average age of an aircraft depends on how long the aircraft flies and in which conditions.