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Why The US Navy's Super Tomcat 21 F-14 Fighter Jet Upgrades Never Happened

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Navys F-14 Tomcat fighter , promising increased speed, range, and payload capacity. Powered by F110-GE-429 engines, the revamped jet had the potential to achieve supercruise at Mach 1.3. The F-14 Super Tomcat 21 was an ambitious upgrade for the U.S.

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How Much Fuel Does A Jet Aircraft Use During A Typical Flight?

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Nearly 25-40% of an airline operating expenses are used on jet fuel. Well, that depends on a multitude of factors, including aircraft's empty weight, carried payload, efficiency of the engines, flight path, and weather conditions. So, how much fuel does an airliner consume during flight?

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

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Before I do so, a few things to note: I’m not listing my six favorite planes in absolute terms, but rather I want to list my plane preferences across the spectrum, from jumbo jets to regional jets; in other words, what’s my favorite regional jet, what’s my favorite mainline narrow body jet, etc.?

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FAA certifies Embraer’s E-190 passenger-to-freight conversion 

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ton payload, the E190F offers a 40% volume capacity increase, even when compared with the largest turboprops. Embraer also claims a 30% reduction in operational costs when measured against larger narrow-body jet cargo aircraft. In this regard, the Brazilian manufacturer claims that, in addition to the 13.5-ton

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Cessna SkyCourier receives type certification in the Philippines

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The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine turboprop capable of carrying three LD3 shipping containers with a maximum payload of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 lbs). The aircraft can also be turned into a passenger jet with a layout of 19 seats and a maximum range of 900 nautical miles (1,667 kilometers). It can be operated by a single pilot.

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What Is The Very Light Aircraft With The Longest Range?

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Business jets come in all shapes and sizes. One of the primary attributes of business jets is its operational range. The range determines how far the aircraft can go with partial or full payload without having to stop for refueling.

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K-Mile Asia to operate Thailand’s first Boeing 767-300BCF from October 2024

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The cargo airline K-Mile Asia will begin operating Thailand’s first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter after welcoming the new jet at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The aircraft stretches over 50 meters and is capable of carrying payloads of up to 51.7

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