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What Were the Key Differences Between The USAF C-141A & C-141B Starlifter Variants?

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The first variant - the C-141A - didn't have enough internal volume relative to its lifting capacity. To make full use of the payload capacity, the C-141A variant was enlarged and stretched into the C-141B variant to enable the aircraft to carry more cargo.

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Turkish Airlines orders four Boeing 777Fs in response to growing global demand

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.” Boeing said in a statement that the new order was reflective of the “rapid growth of e-commerce and the need for efficient and reliable transportation across the globe” and that the extra freighters will provide Turkish Airlines with an additional 408 metric tons to its cargo lift.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket breaks up upon ascent, cargo of Starlink satellites lost 

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Approximately one hour after the Falcon 9 had lifted off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States, on the night of the launch, the rocket’s second-stage booster failed to reignite, which led to the loss of the rocket and its payload of 20 Starlink satellites.

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Turkish Airlines triples 777F fleet with new Boeing order

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Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 freighters, adding 408 metric tonnes to its cargo lift. ” The Boeing 777 Freighter has a maximum payload capacity of 102 metric tonnes (112 tonnes) and a range of 9,200 kilometers (4,970 nautical miles).

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Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Completes First Transition Flight

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All of the lift was generated by the wing at the speeds we were flying (100+ mph).” At a design max takeoff weight of 6,500 pounds with a 1,000-pound payload, the Midnight is among the largest eVTOLs to achieve transition flight, according to Santa Clara, California-based Archer.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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According to Hybrid Air Vehicles, Airliner 10 will be able to carry 100 passengers, or 10 tons of freight payload, or a combination of both, with up to 90% fewer emissions when compared like-for-like with similar aircraft”.

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How Fast Is a Private Flight?

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Here are a few reasons why private jets are faster: Reduced payload: Light private aircraft are smaller to accommodate fewer travelers per flight. The reduction in weight and the smaller size of the aircraft minimizes resistance that weighs down the aircraft and increases lift during flights.

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