Why The Airbus A350 Is Considered One Of The Best Jets For Long Flights
The Airbus A350 competes directly against Boeing's 777 and the 787 Dreamliner, but offers creature comforts such as a higher cabin pressure.
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Stories By Bob Sharp
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Are You Allowed To Keep AirTags In Carry-On Luggage? TSA's Rules, Explained
Thinking of slipping an AirTag into your bag when taking a flight? You probably can, but the full rule isn’t quite as simple as you might think.
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What Does 'DEVGRU' Stand For In The US Navy?
The U.S. Navy's SEAL Teams haven't existed since the 1980s, as the were reclassified as the Special Warfare Development Group (or DEVGRU) in 1987.
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How Many Satellites Are In Space And Which Country Has The Most?
From Sputnik’s lonely orbit to today’s crowded skies, satellites shape our world in many ways. But how many are up there, and which country tops the list?
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What Engines Do F-15 Jet Fighters Use & How Powerful Are They?
The engines that power fighter jets are no joke, but what powerplant acts as the beating heart of a F-15 and what kind of is it actually capable of?
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5 Of The Worst Aircraft Carriers In Military History
From to fragile propellers and floating fire hazards, to stacks belching out plumes of thick, black smoke. These aircraft carriers failed to prove their worth.
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What Is A Powership And Why Do Some Countries Need Them?
Powerships are essentially floating power stations that can anchor offshore and plug in to produce electricity to supplement the local power grid.
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The F-35 Fighter Jet: Which Countries Helped Develop It & What Did They Do?
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft was developed and built by companies from across the globe.
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Why Do Airliners Still Display 'No Smoking' Signs If Smoking's Banned On Planes?
Although smoking has been outlawed on passenger flights for decades, no smoking signs are still mandated by the Federal Aviation Authority.
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Why This Model Is Considered The Worst Ferrari Engine Ever Made
The luxury supercar brand, Ferrari, is known for its powerful engines, but not all of them are loved by fans. Here is the worst engine it ever made.
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This Plane Set The Record For The Slowest Jet To Ever Fly
The Polish-made PZL M-15 was a poorly thought-out effort to replace the beloved Antonov An-2 with a jet-engine model for crop dusting in the Soviet Union.
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Are The Blue Angels' Fighter Jets Combat-Ready?
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels are best known for wowing crowds at air shows with their F/A-18 Super Hornet jets, but could they enter combat if needed?
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What Is The Most Produced Helicopter In The World? The Answer Might Surprise You
For decades, one helicopter has outpaced all others in production numbers, serving militaries and civilians worldwide. Its story might surprise you.
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What Is A Road Train & Why Do They Use Them In Australia?
Trains invariably travel on tracks, unless you're in Australia, that is. The island nation is home to massive road trains that you likely won't see elsewhere.
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Why Piston-Engine Aircraft Use 2 Spark Plugs Per Cylinder
Piston-engine aircraft use more than one spark plug per cylinder, and for good reason. Beyond performance gains, it all comes down to reliability and safety.
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Why All U-Haul Trucks Have Arizona License Plates
Those with a sharp eye will notice that all U-Haul trucks possess Arizona license plates, no matter where they are in the country. Here's why.
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Why Do Plane Cabins Smell Weird When You're Boarding?
If you board an airplane and smell something weird in the cabin, don't panic. It's likely coming from the APU, an engine at the rear of the plane.
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What Is An Air Start Unit & Why Do Fighter Jet Engines Need Them?
Jet engines can’t just start with the push of a button. We explain what jets need to get them going, and why there needs to be more than one option.
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Here's What Happened To The Lost HMS Triumph Submarine
The Allies lost many submarines at sea during WWII, with their fates not always clear. That was the story of the HMS Triumph, too, until very recently.
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How One Woman's Simple, Yet Genius Invention Helped Win The WWII Air War
Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered fighters played a huge role in the Allies winning WWII, but they may not have had as much success without this clever little fix.
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Aircraft Carrier Vs Cruise Ship Size: Which Is The More Massive Boat?
While the latest aircraft carriers are undoubtedly huge, the largest cruise ships are even bigger, both in gross tonnage and overall dimensions.
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This Engine Has Powered More Planes Than Any Other In History
One engine has stood the test of time and powered more planes than any other. After four decades, other engines have finally offered more to outpace it.
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Here's Why The Boeing E4 Doomsday Plane Has That Weird-Looking Hump On Top
The E-4 Doomsday plane’s unusual extra hump plays a critical role during national emergencies, making the aircraft far more than a modified Boeing 747.
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Can A Boeing Pilot Fly An Airbus Jet?
Pilots need specific type ratings to fly different kinds of aircraft. As Boeing and Airbus planes are radically different, a pilot would require retraining.
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Where Are Boeing's AH-64 Apache Helicopters Made?
The Boeing AH-64 Apache features in the militaries of several countries around the world, so it's appropriate that its production is also a global affair.
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Who Designed The SR-71 Blackbird Jet, And Where Was It Built?
Kelly Johnson led the Lockheed Skunk Works crew that designed and built the SR-71 Blackbird in a windowless Burbank Airport, California building.
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Do Boeing And Airbus Use The Same Engines?
Boeing and Airbus are direct rivals in the multi-billion-dollar civil aviation industry, so it stands to reason that they don't share much tech — or do they?
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