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Ouch: American Boeing 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container

One Mile at a Time

If that turns out to be the case, I’m curious if the ground vehicle was just being a bit too aggressive with trying to get between planes, if the Air France pilots applied more than the standard amount of thrust for taxiing, a combination of the two, or what. Regardless, given American’s shortage of wide body aircraft, this isn’t ideal.

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Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency

Airspeed Junkie

Known for its efficiency and passenger comfort, this twin-engine, long-range aircraft is a favorite for long-haul flights. Key Takeaways The Airbus A350 is a long-range, wide-body aircraft designed for efficiency and passenger comfort, with notable variants A350-900 and A350-1000 accommodating different capacities and ranges.

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Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World

Pilot Institute

Launched by European manufacturer Airbus, this aircraft revolutionized the way we think about commercial air travel. This wide-body aircraft boasts two full-length passenger decks that can comfortably seat between 525 and 853 people, depending on the seating arrangement.