This morning news has been emerging about a plane crash in New York that killed the two pilots onboard the jet. The plane collided with a fire truck on the runway, and 41 others were then left needing hospital treatment.

This guide explores why the newest aircraft in the sky are not always the best choice for the planet or the passenger, revealing the hidden trade-offs of modern aerospace engineering. A brand new airplane offers the allure of the latest technology and improved fuel burn,