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The Surprising Story of why Boeing Decided on a Smaller 747 Plane

Boeing’s 747SP, or Special Performance, was a unique variant of the iconic 747 jumbo jet that first took to the skies in July 4, 1975. It was designed specifically for long-range flights and had a shorter fuselage than the standard model. But why did Boeing decide to create this specialized [...]

Where did the Lockheed L-1011 Aircraft Production Program Fall Short?

The Lockheed L-1011 became one of my favorite jetliners of all time. Reading about the advanced systems it had for its time fascinates me. However, it is my opinion that there are a couple of areas, if took into consideration, could have benefited the program to the effect of more [...]

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