Electric Airplane Takes Flight Over Los Angeles
A new electric airplane has taken flight over Los Angeles, California. The airplane itself isn't anything new. Rather, it's a six-seat Cessna Skymaster. What makes it ...
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Will Airbus Surpass Boeing to Become World’s Biggest Planemaker?
Boeing has held the title of being the world's biggest planemaker for nearly a decade. Founded July 15, 1916, the Chicago-based aerospace manufacturer is currently ranked ...
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Why Do Commercial Airplanes Have a Hole in the Tail?
If you look at the back of an airplane's tail, you may notice a small center in the center of it. While not found in all ...
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Boeing on Track to Deliver 777x Jets in 2020
Although the aerospace manufacturing giant has encountered troubles with its 737 jets, Boeing is still expected to launch the 777x within the next two years. Earlier ...
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Why Are Some Airplanes Sprayed With the Water As They Land?
It's not uncommon for airplanes to pass under and between two highly pressurized water streams on the runway after landing. With medium- and large-sized commercial airplanes, ...
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World’s Largest Airplane Goes on Sale for $400 Million
The world's largest airplane has officially gone on sale -- but it comes at a steep price. Known as the Stratolaunch, it's reportedly being sold for ...
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Israeli Startup Unveils World’s First All-Electric Passenger Plane
The Israeli startup company Eviation has unveiled the world's first all-electric passenger airplane. Known simply as Alice, it was presented to spectators and reporters at the ...
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Qantas Airways Orders 3 Dozen Airbus A321XLRs
Qantas Airways has placed an order for three dozen Airbus A321XLRs. During this year's Paris Air Show, Airbus unveiled the A321XLR, describing it as a new ...
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Airbus to Research Hybrid Commercial Jet
SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Airbus have announced plans to investigate whether a fuel-electric hybrid jet would be beneficial for commercial airlines. It's no secret that most ...
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Airbus Unveils New Jet to Rival Boeing 757
Airbus has unveiled a new twin-engine jet that's expected to rival one of the most popular commercial jets on the market: the Boeing 757. On the ...
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Exploring the 4 Forces of Flight
Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. At any given time, statistics show there are roughly 5,000 commercial airplanes in the air. While some ...
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Airbus A350 Capable of Performing World’s Longest Flight
Airbus has confirmed that its A350 jet is capable of performing the world's longest flight. Qantas Airways Limited, Australia's flag airline, is looking to invest in ...
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New Surveys Shows Record High Satisfaction for Airline Travel
Consumers have always had conflicting views regarding airline travel. Some people enjoy the experience of flying, whereas others complain about insufficient leg space, high baggage fees, ...
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Lufthansa Releases Video Showing 777 Being Towed By MINI EV
Lufthansa has released a new video showing a massive Boeing 777 being towed by an otherwise small electric vehicle (EV). The video was produced as part ...
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Why It’s So Easy to Fall Asleep on an Airplane
Do you tend to fall asleep when flying? Whether it's a domestic or international flight, most passengers will agree that it's easy to fall asleep on ...
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Will Boeing’s Upcoming 797 Require Just a Single Pilot?
Commercial airplanes are typically operated by two pilots in the cockpit. There's the captain, who sits in the left seat while performing all major controls, and ...
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Do Private Jets Fly Higher Than Commercial Jets?
Both commercial jets and private jets are characterized by the use of one or more jet engines. This is in stark contrast to propeller-powered airplanes, which ...
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NASA’s Artemis Mission Aims for Manned Moon Landing By 2024
On Dec. 11, 1972, the Apollo capsule landed on the Moon, allowing astronauts to experience firsthand the Moon's low gravity. Since then, however, neither NASA nor ...
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Airbus Launches Satellite Imaging Startup UP42
The aerospace manufacturing company Airbus has launched a new startup to provide satellite imaging services. Known as the UP42, it's designed to help government entities, as ...
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Boeing Performs Parachute Test for Starliner
Boeing has successfully completed a parachute test for its Starliner crew capsule. On May 10, 2019, the aerospace manufacturing company shared a video on its Twitter ...
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