The world’s first modern passenger aircraft
Although only 75 units were produced, the Boeing 247 has made its mark in aviation history as the "first modern passenger aircraft in the world." In the vibrant history of ...
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Can passenger planes flip upside down in mid-air?
Experts say that performing a 360-degree roll in mid-air with a large commercial passenger aircraft requires exceptional piloting skills.Pilots have historically executed rolls with smaller aircraft. A roll is a ...
Why do commercial airplanes rarely fly over the Himalayas?
Due to frequent turbulence and the difficulty of finding emergency landing spots, pilots often avoid flying over mountainous regions like Tibet.According to statistics from 2017, there are over 100,000 commercial ...
Single-aisle aircraft with a capacity of 200 passengers
The design of Natilus's blended wing body aircraft will generate more lift and less drag while reducing emissions by half.The aerospace startup Natilus aims to compete with the giants in ...
The largest passenger aircraft model never became a reality
The Russian Tupolev Tu-404 model is the largest passenger aircraft ever designed, yet it has never entered service.The striking design of the Tupolev Tu-404 recalls several modern military aircraft and ...
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