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Turbofan vs. Turbojet: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

Both the turbofan and turbojet are jet engines that rely on the same principles to provide thrust. Turbofan engines are commonly found in civilian commercial airline aircraft. Turbofan engines are found in civilian commercial airline aircraft. But what makes them different from each other? Is one design better than the other?

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde

Vintage Aviation News

The groundbreaking supersonic airliner was the result of a joint effort between Sud Aviation (later Arospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). By 1965, construction had begun on six prototypes, and just four years later, the worlds first supersonic airliner achieved liftoff. Concorde 001 first flight in 1969.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde

Vintage Aviation News

The groundbreaking supersonic airliner was the result of a joint effort between Sud Aviation (later Arospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). By 1965, construction had begun on six prototypes, and just four years later, the worlds first supersonic airliner achieved liftoff. Concorde 001 first flight in 1969.

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How High Do Planes Fly?

WayMan

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. This range, also known as the stratosphere, is ideal for several reasons: Fuel Efficiency : The thinner air at high altitudes reduces drag, helping aircraft consume less fuel.

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The Bold, Bulbous Douglas 1015 Cloudster II

Flying Magazine

[Courtesy: Douglas Aircraft Company] Undeterred, Douglas unveiled a proposal for the same twin-powerplant, pusher-propeller concept in 1945, which was applied to a conceptual airliner. While more airflow could be ducted onto the engines easily enough, this would come at the expense of significant drag.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

Aerotime

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization. Our powerful and quiet VX4 aircraft will elevate everyday journeys, for everyone – with zero operating emissions.

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Breaking Down the 4 Principle Forces of Flight

Northstar VFR

Thrust Thrust is our forward motion. In a commercial airliner, the jet engines are creating the thrust required for the heavy plane to move forward. In your car, the engine under the hood is creating thrust for you to move forward, but you stay on the ground because you don’t have wings! Drag opposes lift.

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