— -- 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 ...

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 ...