Modern aircraft rely on complex electrical systems to power everything from essential flight controls to passenger conveniences. At the very center of this electrical infrastructure are alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), two fundamental types of power that bring their own unique advantages and limitations to aviation system design. Read on as we delve further into what AC and DC power are, how they contribute to aircraft performance, and how they generally tend to be implemented. Read more >>

Hybrid vehicles have been around for more than twenty years, with the first hybrid vehicle debuting in 1997. Originally, hybrid vehicles were launched to reduce emissions and increase the fuel economy.  These vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric battery. Hybrid vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years, which shifts the hybrid push to a new category, aircraft. Read more >>