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Turkish Airlines orders four Boeing 777Fs in response to growing global demand

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Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. Turkish Airlines’ acquisition of four more Boeing 777 Freighters will see the aircraft type’s numbers triple from eight to 12 in the near future.

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Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft completes first-ever transition flight: video

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In a statement on June 12, 2024, Archer said that Midnight is thought to be among one of the largest eVTOLs to complete transition, which it said is “critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads”. Only seven months ago Archer announced that Midnight had successfully completed its first flight.

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My 6 Favorite Commercial Airplanes, From Regional Jets To Jumbo Jets

One Mile at a Time

The best airplanes to fly on (in my opinion) In this post I wanted to share my six favorite types of commercial aircraft. On top of that, thanks to the design of the A380, airlines have often installed special amenities on the planes , like Emirates’ A380 first class shower and business class bar. What are your airplane preferences?

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Oklahoma Firm Working Toward ‘Perpetual Flight’

AV Web

The airliner-sized platform, with a wingspan greater than that of a 747, flew six times in 2024 from Stennis International Airport in Mississippi. The test aircraft has a payload of 800 pounds and is made from carbon fibre. Four of the flights were fully autonomous.

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National Airlines Selects Four Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Global Fleet

World Airline News

Boeing and National Airlines (5th) announced today the global carrier has committed to place its first order for four 777 Freighters. Image: Boeing Once finalized, National Airlines’ first direct purchase of Boeing airplanes will be posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707

Vintage Aviation News

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, helping make overseas transit faster and more affordable to the general public. But the 367-80 would lead to the development of the Boeing 707 airliner.

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Cream of the Crop Dusting

Plane and Pilot

It’s much different than commercial operations in the airline or charter world. Therefore, your chemical payload will be anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 pounds.) The brute power needed to defy gravity and cruise at up to 191 mph with that payload type is unmatched. In fact, ag pilots are basically professional applicators.

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