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EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features 

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This is achieved by further maximizing lift and reducing drag during the take-off and initial climb segments, a spokesperson for Airbus said. These functions focus on enhancing the aircrafts low-speed performance. metric tons on average over the airports most flown by widebody aircraft.

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Tailless Aircraft: How Airplanes Fly Without a Tail

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A tailless airplane is one where everything needed to fly, like lift, control, and stability, is built into the main wing. In level flight, the aircraft is adjusted so that the wingtips dont add lift. This setup makes the wing less efficient overall, but it can reduce drag, weight, and cost compared to using a separate tail.

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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Will Suspend More Than 70 Air Routes, Attempt New Goals

Flying Magazine

Aiming Higher Flight 7 marked the debut of Starships Block 2 variant, which features larger propellant tanks, greater payload capacity, and upgraded flaps and heat shield compared to the previous iteration. The mission is expected to lift off from SpaceXs Starbase facility in Texas at 7:30 p.m.

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The physics of mobility: an interesting comparison of road, rail, and air travel

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Energy is always required for acceleration, to overcome air drag, as well as rolling and friction resistance of wheels on road and rail, and for “lifting work”, i.e., working against gravity. It must be noted that energy to overcome air drag is only required when the movement takes place in an atmospheric environment.

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Classic Theory Meets Digital Computer; Status Quo Emerges Unscathed

Flying Magazine

Operators of airplanes used for commercial transport of people or cargo prefer pound-miles per gallon, but for personal airplanes with randomly varying payloads mpg is a satisfactory yardstick for efficiency. Naval Academy, approached the problem by setting lift-drag ratio, L/D, as his metric of efficiency.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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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.

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Exclusive: Cal Fire, Skyryse Exploring ‘Optionally Piloted’ Aerial Firefighting

Flying Magazine

According to Skyryrse, SkyOS’ streamlined controls will improve safety and payload capacity while allowing first responders to cover more ground. By dragging sliders on the primary flight display, pilots can manage heading, speed, and altitude, enabling automatic takeoffs. Marine Corps, lost his house in the January fires.

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