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What Is ETOPS And Why Is It Important For Jets With Two Engines?
If an engine fails on a jet, pilots need to be able to land safely, and the ETOPS rating ensures that there's always an ...
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The Curtiss C-46 Commando: From WWII Transport To Cargo Aircraft
The C-46 Commando flew in World War II & transitioned to civilian cargo ... a civilian airliner to a military transport aircraft. The C-46 is a low-wing, twin-engine aircraft powered by two ...
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Argentina joins Brazil’s development of military cargo aircraft
Argentina and Brazil have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop the KC-390 twin-engine military cargo aircraft, announced Argentina’s Defense minister on Monday. In a press release ...
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Emirates will soon fly the world's largest twin-engine cargo plane in a landmark deal with an Israeli company
Emirates is the latest customer for the soon-to-be largest twin-engine cargo plane that's currently being developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. Four of the Middle Eastern mega carrier's Boeing ...
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747s Are Nearly Gone, But These Airlines Still Fly Them
Improvements in engine technology have enabled twin ... planes of any kind. You will have to make due with one measly floor ...
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These are the biggest airplanes in the world today — including one that can carry as many as 850 passengers
Alongside them, gigantic cargo planes, purpose-built commercial ... The Stratolaunch is an unusual looking plane, with six engines, a twin-fuselage, and the longest wingspan of any plane in ...