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Boeing ships NASA second core rocket stage for historic mission to Moon

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The second core stage holds the rocket’s payload, upper stage and crew spacecraft. Additionally, it supports the thrust of the four RS-25 engines and the two five-segment solid rocket boosters attached to the engine and intermediate tank sections.

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Boeing 777: Features, Seat Maps, and Travel Tips

Airspeed Junkie

Key Takeaways The Boeing 777, a versatile twin-engine aircraft, has been pivotal in long-haul travel and is known for its capacity to efficiently transport both passengers and cargo. Its ability to carry both passengers and cargo efficiently has made it a favorite among airlines and passengers alike.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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For now, ZeroAvia will continue working towards certification from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with passenger and cargo flights scheduled in the next couple of years. “We So for companies, like us, trying to innovate in hydrogen-electric aviation, it’s an important geography,” ZeroAvia told Aerotime.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

Aerotime

This allows air to be drawn through the top of the fan and expelled out through the bottom in the form of downward thrust. Once airborne, the aircraft relies on a conventional rear-mounted propeller to provide forward thrust, while the panels that cover the wing-mounted fans return to their fully closed position.

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Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World

Pilot Institute

Military giants like the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are essential for global cargo and troop transport. Are we talking about length, wingspan, height, passenger capacity, or cargo volume? MTOW is the heaviest weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off, encompassing the weight of the airplane, passengers, crew, cargo, and fuel.