Delays To Boeing's 777X Airliner Just Cost The Company A Staggering $5 Billion
The 777X delays and cost overruns are embarrassing for Boeing, but the news isn't all bad.
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Anyone Can Drive Volvo's New VNL Semi Truck, But That Won't Make You A Trucker
The only gig tougher than driving these trucks might be selling these made-in-the-USA trucks in Trump's America.
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Jet Engines Are So Valuable, Nearly New Airbus Planes Are Being Scrapped To Get Them
When are the parts more valuable than what they make up? When the price of jet engines soars so much, they're worth more than the full aircraft. Here's why.
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Why The Air Force Had To Invent A New Kind Of Fuel For The SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is unlike virtually any plane that came before it, and virtually no planes like it have been made since.
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The F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon
The F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.
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Are 22 Air Traffic Control Shortages In One Day Bad?
So, how exactly are air traffic controllers, who were barely holding it together already, faring during the government shutdown? Turns out, not great!
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Pan Am Could Fly Again
The current owner, appropriately called Pan Am Global Holdings, believes it can break the curse and return the white and blue livery to glory.
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These Are The Oldest Roads In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
The United States has a fascinating history, and that even includes its roads. Here are some of the oldest roads in the States that are still in use today.
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Why Older Boeing Planes Had Eyebrow Windows (But Newer Ones Don't)
The little windows above the cockpit's main panes weren't there just for aesthetics. They served several practical purposes ... and then they didn't.
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Why The Boeing 787 Has Four Cockpit Windows Instead Of Six
The Boeing 787 Dreamcatcher has several features that are different than previous models. One important design change was the number of windows included.
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Here's Why Some Fighter Jets Have Wavy Lines On The Canopy
Those wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.
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Why Boeing's Legendary B-52 Bomber Has Those Weird Skin 'Wrinkles'
Visible 'wrinkles' on the fuselage of a B-52 bomber are nothing new, and while it might look worrying, this phenomenon forms as a result of aircraft design.
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Attempted Shooting In Atlanta Airport Stopped After Shooter's Family Turns Him In
Atlanta police arrested Billy Joe Cagle, of Cartersville, Georgia, before he was able to go through with it, likely saving several lives in the process.
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Sure, Kristi Noem Spending $200 Million On Private Jets Sounds Like A Lot, But You Can't Seriously Expect Her To Make Do With A Mere $50 Million Plane Budget
Somebody who is good at the economy please help me budget this.
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Boeing 747 Freighter Skids Off Runway Into The Sea, Killing Two
All four crew members on board were able to escape the partially submerged and broken up 747.
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Why NASA Picked A Boeing 747 To Piggyback The Space Shuttle
NASA's fleet of Space Shuttles could survive challenging solar conditions, but needed a boost to get around on Earth. Here's how a pair of 747s helped.
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The U.S. May Ban Chinese Airlines That Fly Through Russia So American Planes Can Compete
The Kremlin closed off its skies to Western aircraft after sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, now flights from the U.S. take a longer route to reach China.
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The Reason Boeing Windows Almost Never Line Up With The Seats
Before you cuss at the airplane maker for your windowless "window seat," know this: it's not Boeing's fault that the windows and the rows are out of alignment.
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How Boeing Tests Aircraft Structural Fatigue
Boeing airplanes undergo extreme testing before being approved to carry passengers. Here's what the Boeing fatigue testing process looks like.
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The Boeing 787's Wings Can Bend A Lot Further Than You Might Think
How is it that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's wings can bend so far, they seem to be made of rubber? The secret is in the material they're made of.
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Boeing Is Now Absurdly Late In Getting Planes To Airlines And The Government Shutdown Isn't Helping
The shutdown has delayed aircraft inspections and, in Lufthansa's case, prevented a new seat on the airline's Boeing 787s from being approved.
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What Makes An Ocean Liner Different From A Cruise Ship?
Both are big passenger ships, but there are key differences between ocean liners and cruise ships. They help explain why true liners have almost disappeared.
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Airports Refuse To Show Kristi Noem's Blatantly Partisan Government Shutdown Video Because The Hatch Act Still Exists
The Homeland Security Secretary is doing her part to make everything worse with a video she wants airports to play that blames the Democrats for the shutdown.
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5 Injured In Helicopter Crash Before Cars 'N Copters Event In Huntington Beach
Among those injured were two people who were inside the helicopter, as well as three pedestrians.
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Airbus A320 Finally Soars Past Boeing 737 As The Most Popular Plane Of All Time
With the delivery of the 12,260th A320 (specifically, an A320neo to Flynas of Saudi Arabia), the 737 has lost its dominant position in the industry.
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What Is The Average Lifespan Of A Boeing Passenger Plane?
How long can the typical Boeing plane stay in the sky, what kind of maintenance is needed to keep it operating safely, and what happens when it's retired?
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