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Beyond Aero modifies hydrogen-electric future private jet design 

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Last, but not least, the new design uses an advanced, computer-controlled thermal management system with built-in electric fans which improve the aircrafts performance in all types of weather and extreme temperatures. According to Beyond Aero, these changes will also enhance the cost profile of the executive jet the company is developing.

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Elvis Presley’s airplanes: The Lisa Marie, the Hound Dog II and the ‘lost jet’

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Elvis first jet: The Lisa Marie Convair 880 Elvis Presley purchased his first personal plane in 1975. It was a Convair 880 that had been flying for Delta Air Lines for 15 years as a passenger jet. Seeing a good opportunity, he bought an Aero Jet Commander on August 15, but it wasnt for the purposes of flying. million today.

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Medical air ambulance crash in Philadelphia claims six lives

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A Jet Rescue Learjet 55 ambulance aircraft crashed violently moments after takeoff from North Philadelphia Airport (PNE/KPNE) on January 31, 2025. The Bombardier Learjet 55, registered in Mexico as XA-UCI and operating under the call sign Med Jets 56, was completely destroyed upon impact.

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United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport  

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While there were no injuries caused to anyone onboard the commercial flight which landed safely, the incident has raised further questions regarding aviation safety protocols around the downtown airport, which comes just 24 hours after another flight narrowly missed a US Air Force jet while departing the airport.

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South Korea orders inspection of all Boeing 737-800s after Jeju Air crash 

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Other airlines include T’way Air with 27, Jin Air with 19 and Eastar Jet with 10 aircraft. Fire officials have said the crash may have been caused by a bird strike or bad weather. The Boeing 737-800 is widely operated by domestic low-cost carriers. Jeju Air operates the largest number of this model, with 39 aircraft in its fleet.

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NBAA-BACE: Textron unveils three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets 

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On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. Plus, it has nearly 10% lower operating costs than its “closest competitors”.

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GoJet Airlines jet skids off taxiway at Lambert Airport due to icy conditions

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As reported by WSAZ News , a United regional jet operated by GoJet Airlines, took off from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and landed at Lambert Airport at around 10:50 local time. The post GoJet Airlines jet skids off taxiway at Lambert Airport due to icy conditions appeared first on AeroTime.

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