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Why Most Commercial Airplanes Are White, But Air New Zealand Flies Black Jets
Air New Zealand is known for its unique black-painted aircraft, a bold choice that defies the aviation norm of white planes for cooling, safety, and cost reasons.
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How Boeing Built The First Airbus, Changing Aviation History Forever
Boeing 747SR, also known as the “Jumbo”, gradually transitioned to the Airbus.
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NASA Tests New Wing Design That Could Transform Airliner Efficiency
NASA engineers have tested a new laminar-flow wing concept at the Armstrong Flight Research Center by mounting a scaled CATNLF model beneath an F-15B aircraft. During high-speed taxi trials reaching about 144 mph, the design demonstrated potential to keep airflow smooth longer, reducing drag. NASA estimates the technology could cut fuel consumption...
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Air India Express' Customised Boeing 737-8 MAX Takes 1st International Flight
Air India Express on Saturday operated its first international commercial flight of its newly inducted, fully custom-configured Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft.
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Air India, IndiGo Flights Impacted As Iran Shuts Airspace Amid US Tensions
Iran on Thursday ordered the closure of its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions remained high with the US over Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests.
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Dutch Man Stunned To See Falcons Seated On Commercial Flight: "Only In Arab Countries"
Some Middle Eastern airlines allow falcons to travel in the cabin, often requiring them to have their own tickets and travel documents.
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What The World's First Luxury Hotel Inside Two Commercial Planes In Argentina Looks Like
Each aircraft features eight double rooms with balconies, jacuzzis, state-of-the-art bathrooms and air conditioning
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Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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India Takes A 'LEAP' Forward With Giant Maintenance Facility In Hyderabad
PM Modi virtually inaugurated French major Safran's maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for LEAP engines that power commercial aircraft.
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X-59, NASA's Quiet Supersonic Jet, Flies Over US Desert In First Test Flight
NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
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Why Most Commercial Airplanes Are White, But Air New Zealand Flies Black Jets
Air New Zealand is known for its unique black-painted aircraft, a bold choice that defies the aviation norm of white planes for cooling, safety, and cost reasons.
-
How Boeing Built The First Airbus, Changing Aviation History Forever
Boeing 747SR, also known as the “Jumbo”, gradually transitioned to the Airbus.
-
NASA Tests New Wing Design That Could Transform Airliner Efficiency
NASA engineers have tested a new laminar-flow wing concept at the Armstrong Flight Research Center by mounting a scaled CATNLF model beneath an F-15B aircraft. During high-speed taxi trials reaching about 144 mph, the design demonstrated potential to keep airflow smooth longer, reducing drag. NASA estimates the technology could cut fuel consumption...
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Air India Express' Customised Boeing 737-8 MAX Takes 1st International Flight
Air India Express on Saturday operated its first international commercial flight of its newly inducted, fully custom-configured Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft.
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Air India, IndiGo Flights Impacted As Iran Shuts Airspace Amid US Tensions
Iran on Thursday ordered the closure of its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions remained high with the US over Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests.
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Dutch Man Stunned To See Falcons Seated On Commercial Flight: "Only In Arab Countries"
Some Middle Eastern airlines allow falcons to travel in the cabin, often requiring them to have their own tickets and travel documents.
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What The World's First Luxury Hotel Inside Two Commercial Planes In Argentina Looks Like
Each aircraft features eight double rooms with balconies, jacuzzis, state-of-the-art bathrooms and air conditioning
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Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
-
India Takes A 'LEAP' Forward With Giant Maintenance Facility In Hyderabad
PM Modi virtually inaugurated French major Safran's maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for LEAP engines that power commercial aircraft.
-
X-59, NASA's Quiet Supersonic Jet, Flies Over US Desert In First Test Flight
NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
