Airbus to Retire the A380 Jet
Airbus is saying "goodbye" to its line of A380 jets. Earlier this month, the European aerospace manufacturing company announced that it was retiring the iconic jumbo-sized ...
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How Do Airplanes Steer on the Runway?
Have you ever wondered how pilots steer airplanes on the runway? When flying, a pilot can control an airplane by adjusting the ailerons. The pilot essentially ...
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What’s With the Smell Inside Commercial Airplanes?
Have you ever walked aboard a commercial airplane, only to discover a distinct smell inside the cabin? Well, you aren't alone. While there are dozens of ...
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Can Changing Flight Altitudes Reduce the Environmental Impact of Jets?
That's what some experts are saying. On any given, there are over 100,000 commercial flights worldwide. Like all combustion-engine vehicles, jets produce emissions as a byproduct ...
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Airbus Unveils Next-Generation Jet Design
Airbus has unveiled a futuristic new design for jets that, according to the aerospace manufacturing company, could slash fuel costs for commercial airlines by as much ...
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Boeing Prepares for 737 Certification Test Flight
The once-troubled Boeing 737 jet may soon regain its wings. Earlier this month, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had given Boeing the ...
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Package-Delivering Drones One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
The way in which consumers receive packages may soon change. Currently, most companies rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) or a private courier service ...
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SpaceX Launches New Batch of Internet Satellites Into Orbit
SpaceX has just launched a new batch of its new internet-delivery satellites into Earth's orbit. Last month, the private aerospace manufacturing company announced that it had ...
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5 Common Myths About Airplanes Debunked
Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. Since the advent of commercial airlines, we can now quickly and easily travel across the world. Even ...
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Boeing Completes Maiden Flight of New 777X Jet
Boeing has successfully completed the maiden flight of its new 777X jet. On Jan. 25, 2020, the American aerospace manufacturing company made its third attempt at ...
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