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Which Aircraft Does The Indian Air Force Fly?

India has the world's fourth largest Air Force.

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4+ Hours: North America’s 10 Longest Embraer Flights

Nearly all these flights began in 2023 or will do so in 2024, showing just how much change there has been.

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Unlike Where Passengers Sit: Why Cockpit Seats Sometimes Have Sheepskin Covers

Did you ever notice that pilots sometimes have fluffy seats?

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Fact Or Fiction? When Deafblind Activist Hellen Keller Supposedly Flew A Plane

With the soul of a pilot, Keller flew the aircraft calmly and steadily without hesitation.

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Still Flying Strong: The State Of The Airbus A340 In 2024

Less than 80 Airbus A340s are listed as active worldwide, with airlines in Europe and Iran being the largest operators of the type.

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80 Aircraft: Which Airlines Are Using The Airbus A350-1000 This Month?

Eight airlines have had aircraft delivered so far.

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Landing Gear: 5 Things You Might Not Know

Did you know that the first retractable landing gear was developed in 1911?

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A Brief Guide To The Different Variants Of The Cessna 208 Caravan

What are some of the many versions of the popular type?

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Ryanair Forced To Revise Summer Flights Due To Boeing Delivery Delays

The Irish low-cost carrier may be out of luck as it expects to carry fewer passengers than previously forecast.

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Where Air India Is Flying Its Boeing 777-300ERs This Winter

The ex-Etihad and the company-owned aircraft differ in where they fly.

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At Which Flight Stages Do Aircraft Burn The Most Fuel?

Does an aircraft burn the most fuel when the engines are at full power?

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Head-Up Displays On Military Aircraft: 5 Fun Facts

From the beginning of military HUDs to the latest advanced features.

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The Cost Of Owning & Operating A Single Engine Cessna

It might be more achievable than you think.

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Why Aircraft Have Small, Round Windows

Aircraft tend to use nearly the same window design, which is small and round - this is not only aesthetic but also for safety.

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A Private Plane With No Tail? A Look At The AASI Jetcruzer

Jetcruzer is working on a zero-emission electric-powered aircraft.

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This Winter's One-Stop Airbus A380 Routes

A fourth will start soon.

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Rear Vs Wing-Mounted Engines: Advantages And Disadvantages

It is rare to find rear-mounted engines in commercial aircraft these days.

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Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?

The Turboprop-powered Tupelov Tu-95 Bear is the loudest military aircraft flying today.

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