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EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features 

Aerotime

This is achieved by further maximizing lift and reducing drag during the take-off and initial climb segments, a spokesperson for Airbus said. At other, even more runway-restricted airports, the net gain could be as much as seven tons without increasing the engines thrust, added the spokesperson.

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Powered-Lift Specialist XTI Explores Uncrewed, Magnetically Powered Aircraft

Flying Magazine

This prevents tip vortices—a phenomenon where air leaks around blade tips, causing thrust loss and increased drag. The company further claims it can achieve the same lift as an eVTOL with significantly lower tip speed and revolutions per minute. Those will determine future test requirements for the powered-lift model.

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Going Up and Going Down

Plane and Pilot

When discussing climb technique, it’s easy to confuse high power setting with increasing lift. It’s the wing that generates lift, not the engine. However, excess propulsive thrust, over that needed to maintain level flight, can be utilized to either increase speed or climb to a higher altitude.

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Video tip: The aerodynamics of induced and parasite drag

Flight Training Central

During your flight training, you’ll learn all about the 4 forces acting on the airplane in flight, including lift, thrust, weight and drag. This week’s tip takes a closer look at the aerodynamic forces that cause the rearward force of drag, including a breakdown of parasite vs. induced drag.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Whats Happening Inside the Vortex?

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How Do Planes Fly & What Keeps Them In The Air?

Simple Flying

Although the science behind flight may seem complex, it boils down to the balance of four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Have you ever watched a plane take off and wondered how that big metal object full of people actually floats in the air?

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How CFM LEAP Engines Enhance The Performance Of The Boeing 737 MAX

Simple Flying

Since most aircraft spend nearly 90% of their operational time in cruise flight, the cruise lift-to-drag ratio determines the cruise performance of the aircraft. Engines play a vital role in ensuring that necessary thrust is provided to counter the drag forces and achieve a level flight.

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