Which Airlines Still Fly The Luxurious Airbus A380?
Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...
How Fast Do Commercial Planes Fly & What Are Their Top Speeds?
Commercial planes fill the skies carrying passengers and cargo. How fast do they typically fly, and what are the maximum ...
A history of commercial plane crashes and what we learned from them
Collisions like the one between an American Airlines plane and a helicopter over the Potomac River in D.C. this week have led ...
Airbus Vs Boeing Vs COMAC: How The Plane Makers' Market Share Compares In Asia
T he introduction of the Chinese COMAC regional C909 (formerly ARJ21) and narrowbody C919 airliner (a Boeing 737 and Airbus ...
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7 Fastest Commercial Planes of All Time: High-Speed Aviation Leaders
Reaching speeds of up to 1,510 mph (2,430 km/h), the Tupolev Tu-144 holds the title of one of the fastest commercial planes in history. This Soviet supersonic transport aircraft (SST) was the initial ...
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Airbus Signs New Study contract to Define France's Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership ...
DC plane crash marks first major commercial crash in US since Buffalo crash in 2009
Wednesday's crash involving an American Airlines flight and Black Hawk helicopter marked the first commercial crash on U.S.