Stopping an airplane is no easy task, and although planes can use spoilers and thrust reversers to assist with the task, the brakes still do around 40% of the work. In simple terms, it's all about ...

The need to manage increased loads has driven the search for more durable yet lighter-weight structures for wheels and brakes. Credit: Collins Aerospace Aircraft brakes are becoming greener and ...

— -- Question: (In reference to the recent column " Do planes have brakes?" ) What kind of disc brakes? I was on a 737 once during acceleration at takeoff. Suddenly the crew slammed on the brakes ...

Aircraft braking is a highly specialized system. After all, it is designed to stop enormous momentum safely and efficiently. Unlike car brakes, aircraft brakes must handle extreme forces during ...

This blog is a compilation of publicly available information on Safran Group’s (Paris, France) production of carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (carbon/carbon) brake discs for aircraft. The company ...