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United Airlines Is Trolling Spirit About Going Out Of Business
It didn't take long after Spirit Airlines declared bankruptcy for the second time in a year for some sharks to start circling.
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We Might Be Running Low On Cargo Planes Soon
As if a global trade war hasn't been making stuff expensive enough, there's a decent chance that your delivery fees are about to go up, too.
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Most Weather Planes Still Rely On Propellers: Here's Why
Aircraft that can fly into hurricanes are technologically equipped, but still rely on classic propellers, or turboprops, to navigate the storms. Here's why.
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How Many Airbus A380s Are Still In Service, And Which Airlines Fly It?
The Airbus A380 made its inaugural commercial flight in 2007. In total, 251 aircraft were built, but today, not many airlines fly them anymore.
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Here's Why The Airbus A350 Has That Black Mask Around The Cockpit
Is it Zorro? Or maybe a raccoon? No, it's an Airbus A350. And the black mask around the cockpit isn't just cool-looking. It serves some practical purposes.
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Here's Why New Boeing Aircraft Are Painted Green
Before a new Boeing plane gets an airline's distinctive colors, it's covered in patchy shades of green. But the paint isn't green to begin with.
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Passenger Airliner Flies Over Live-Fire Chinese Navy Exercise
The audio recording of the conversation between the flight crew and air traffic control sounds like it was ripped from the pages of a Tom Clancy novel.
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Pilot Spills Coffee, Grounds Airbus
It's reasonable to ask whether a cup of coffee is even permitted in the cockpit, especially while taxiing across one of the busiest airports in the world.
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The Fastest Passenger Plane In The World Is This Bombardier Private Jet
Looking for speed, style, and sophistication all in a single plane? This Bombardier private jet may be just what you're looking for. Here's what to know.
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Here's Why Spirit Has Declared Bankruptcy Twice In One Year
What? They couldn't get it right the first time?
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Southwest Adds Secondary Cockpit Barrier, Allowing Pilots To Safely Dash To The Toilet
This feature will be a common sight on all commercial planes in the future.
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Air Force One's Iconic Livery Was Co-Designed By This Legendary Car Designer
What do the Studebaker Avanti and Air Force One have in common? Their look was designed by the same man ... though he had JFK's help with the plane.
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The B-52 That Almost Hit A Plane Actually Almost Hit Another Plane Too
The prelim report stops short of casting any blame, but clearly this sort of thing can't happen again.
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These Are The Monster Engines Powering The World's Largest Cruise Ships
Wondering what sort of engines are used in the biggest cruise ships? These mammoth machines have enormous powerplants that are sometimes larger than a city bus!
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The First Air Force One Had A Custom-Built Elevator For FDR's Wheelchair
The first plane that served as Air Force One didn't have pressurized cabins or room for dozens. But it was built to serve a president with a disability.
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The Worst Traffic Jam Ever Recorded Happened 15 Years Ago In China And Lasted 12 Days
Imagine being stuck in the worst traffic jam you could imagine, on a sweltering hot day, surrounded by a bunch of people blasting ass on the side of the road.
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What Happened To Boeing's Airborne Aircraft Carrier Plan?
In 1973, Boeing and the U.S. Air Force mulled a plan to turn a plane into an airborne aircraft carrier. It wasn't the first time for such a proposal.
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The U-2 Spy Plane May Be Old, But It's Celebrating Its 70th Birthday By Setting New Records
The U-2 is so old, it derailed a 1960 Eisenhower-Khrushchev summit. But it spent its 70th birthday eve flying longer and farther than any similar plane.
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This Massive 500-Foot-Wingspan Plane Was One Of Boeing's Most Ridiculous Designs
A gigantic wingspan was far from the only thing outsized about this proposed Boeing plane. But its huge ambitions led to its never getting off the ground.
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Helicopter Crashes Into Lake While Fighting Wildfire
A helicopter plunged into a lake on Sunday while collecting water in France.
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U.S. Fighter Jets Keep Having To Intercept Russian Spy Planes Near Alaskan Airspace, But It's Fine, It's Totally Fine
At least officially our government isn't worried, with NORAD saying the "Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."
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America's Longest Domestic Flight Is Dead
With no direct flights from Boston, the new longest domestic flight in the United States is between John F. Kennedy International Airport in NYC and Honolulu.
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Is Boeing Still America's Top Airplane Manufacturer?
Boeing has faced a lot of setbacks in the last few years, so it's a logical question to ask. And a surprising contender has overtaken Boeing in one key way.
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Ford Once Made A Mile-Long Factory To Build Bombers Faster Than Anyone Thought Possible
Cars and airplanes may not seem a natural mix, but during World War II Ford built a huge factory to make bombers. In the process, it spawned a pop-culture icon.
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Why The Boeing 737 Flies In Circles To Burn Off Fuel Instead Of Dumping It
The simplest way to get rid of excess fuel is to dump it, so why doesn't Boeing's 737 do that? And what are the consequences if a plane dumps fuel over land?
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The F-35 Is Losing The (Trade) War
American allies around the world, once eager to replace their own aging fighter fleets, are suddenly hesitating on purchases or even canceling orders altogether
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Air Force Thunderbirds Shatter Windows In Chicago, May Have Gone Supersonic
This would not be the first time the Thunderbirds have made an oopsie like this.
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