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A Delta Air Lines DC-9-50 flying in the sky.
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50: The Rear-Engined Family's Longest Variant

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 first took to the skies in 1975 and took its final flight in 2014.

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Explored: The 3 Airlines Offering US Transatlantic Boeing 757 Flights

Transatlantic single-aisle flights have risen by 12% versus the pre-pandemic, but obviously not because of the 757.

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A United Airlines Boeing 757-300 Departing From Los Angeles International Airport.
Who Flies The Boeing 757-300?

A closer look at which carriers still operate the 'flying pencil' in late 2023.

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A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 taxiing to the runway.
Narrowbody vs Widebody - Which Is Best For Long Haul?

Let us look at why narrowbody aircraft are becoming more common on long-haul routes.

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A COMAC C919
Comac Unveils New Stretched And Shortened Variants Of C919

The latest additions to the C919 family will seat 210 and 140 passengers, respectively.

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Several AirAsia aircraft parked at gates at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Examined: How Scheduled Narrowbody Capacity Has Evolved In The Last Decade

Single-aisle capacity has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

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An Airbus A320neo in house livery parked at an airport.
The 5 Airbus Models With The Largest Backlogs

Airlines have to wait several years for new aircraft deliveries.

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Airbus A318-100 Air France
Did The A220 Kill The Airbus A318?

While only 80 A318s were ever built, the A220 remains in production, with 283 units delivered so far

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Typical single-aisle economy class cabin
Why Airlines Reducing Leg Room Isn't Always Bad

Reduced legroom benefits the airlines much more than the passengers.

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EL AL Israel Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft
EL AL In ‘Serious Talks’ With Airbus Over A321neos

The carrier has so far relied on Boeing planes for its operational needs. But could that change soon?

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SWISS Airbus A321-100 | HB-IOC (retired)
SWISS Bids Special Farewell To Airbus A321 That Carried 7 Million Passengers For The Airline

The narrowbody carried many names throughout its time with SWISS.

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An ACJ TwoTwenty flying in the sky.
Which Private Jets Have The Most Powerful Engines?

Featuring some of the most notable narrowbody business jets.

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An American Airlines Airbus A319 taxis on the runway after landing at Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport.
In Reality: How Different Are Narrowbodies' Actual Turnaround Times To Their Manufacturers' Estimates?

Actual turnaround times may significantly differ from manufacturers' estimates.

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Emergency Exit Rows
Recaro Releases Cabin Product That Will End Extra Legroom In Emergency Exit Seats

Will this new product bring the end of extra legroom in emergency exit seats?

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Inside the Korean Air Boeing 787-9 economy class cabin.
Single Vs Dual Aisle: The Advantages & Disadvantages That Aircraft Manufacturers Must Weigh Up

Airframe mass, drag, turnaround times, and cargo requirements must be considered during the fuselage design phase.

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United Airlines Airbus A319-132 taxis to the gate after landing.
United Airlines Narrowbody Aircraft Retrofit Plan Met With Supply Chain Delays

Since announcing the cabin revamp two years ago, the airline has upgraded only one aircraft.

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British Airways Airbus A319 | G-DBCG
Why British Airways Flew An Airbus A319 To Abu Dhabi

G-DBCG is just the first of an unknown number of British Airways' narrowbodies planned for a short stay in Abu Dhabi.

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Airbus A320 Maiden Flight
36 Years On: The Story Of The Airbus A320's First Flight

The maiden flight of the Airbus A320 lasted three and a half hours.

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Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER | ZK-OKN
What Are New Zealand's Oldest Active Aircraft?

With over 115 active aircraft present within the country, which are some of the oldest?

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