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

One Mile at a Time

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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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet Deux-Ponts

Vintage Aviation News

However, in an aviation sector still recovering from the devastation of WWII and becoming the scene for the rise of jet aircraft, the Deux-Ponts became one of the rarest planes in the world when it was active. This aircraft was among the first large aircraft built in France following the Second World War.

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Bomber Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the Nuclear Bomber

Vintage Aviation News

The aircraft successfully surpassed its predecessors and other competitors as it could carry more payload and fly faster at higher altitudes than the B-17 and B-24. The Superfortress stood strong and effective against several types of targets throughout the Korean War but was vulnerable to MiG-15 jet fighter attacks.

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Embraer Unveils Automatic Takeoff for E2 Planes

Planes.com

In a groundbreaking development, Embraer has launched a cutting-edge automatic takeoff feature for its E2 family of passenger jets. The automation concept Embraer Enhanced Takeoff System (E2TS) is expected to lead to much-enhanced range capabilities from short runways to increasing fuel capacity, range, and payload.

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This Day in Aviation: First Flight of the Grumman AF Guardian

Vintage Aviation News

Added to this was the fact that larger carrier-borne aircraft with bigger payloads were expected to fill the decks of the upcoming Midway-class carriers. Grumman’s answer was the Model G-70, which was to be propelled by both a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp and a Westinghouse 24C jet engine (later called the J34).

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Innovations in the vertical-lift world

Professional Pilot

In 2024 alone, Lilium declared 2 of its subsidiaries insolvent and faced shuttering the business completely until a last-moment promise of investment allowed it to continue work on a factory for its eVTOL electric jet. It can carry up to 882 lb of payload. It has 4 lift propellers on booms connecting the gull wing with a wide V-tail.

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Oregon Air National Guard receives first operational F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet

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The first operational F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet landed at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, on June 5, 2024. Tails painted — all dressed up for delivery. Thus, the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard stationed in Portland has become the first operational unit in the US Air Force to field the new aircraft.

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