Which Boeing 747 Variant Was Used As The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft?
Famously, NASA heavily modified two Boeing 747 Jumbo jets to carry its Space Shuttles (they are called the Space Shuttle ...
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U.S. Air Force E-4B Doomsday Planes Replacement Program Progresses
The first B-747-8i to be converted into an E-4C was relocated to Wichita last month for the next phase of work. As we have already reported, 0n Apr. 26, ...
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Qantas’ Unconventional Journey: Piloting a 747 with a Fifth Engine Across the Globe
The successful global flight of a Qantas 747 with a fifth engine has not only showcased the airline’s engineering prowess but also set a stage for future innovations in aviation logistics. It sparks a ...
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FAA team recommends Boeing MAX design change and pilot notification
A small team of accident investigators within the Federal Aviation Administration have internally recommended a design change to fix an engine vulnerability on Boeing’s 737 MAX. The same team ...
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Boeing 747 for Sale
Plane is Airworthy and ready to fly! Airplane can be Delivered ‘As Is Where Is’ for $1.875M (USD) or Delivered with Fresh C-Check for $2.575M (USD). Landing Gear are good until Feb 2021, but can be ...
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USAF Advances with New Boeing 747-8i for Next-Gen ‘Doomsday Plane
Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) entregó al Instituto Nacional de Investigación de Aviación (NIAR) de la Universidad Estatal de ...
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Trump ‘frustrated’ by Boeing delays that mean he likely won’t get to fly on new Air Force One
President-elect Donald Trump is reported to be frustrated by delays to the new Air Force One, which means he likely won’t be able to fly on a new jet during his second term. It was previously ...