Spotting the difference: Boeing narrow-bodies

Classics, NGs, MAX, and 757s — here’s how to tell the difference between Boeing’s narrow body line up….

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Spotting the difference: The Airbus narrow-bodies

From the first A320 in 1987 to a family full of aircraft, Airbus has built an extensive collection of narrow-body aircraft, all of which…

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Spotting the difference: regional aircraft

Having already taken a look at the Boeing and Airbus wide-bodies, it’s time we moved to something smaller. Regional aircraft come in all shapes…

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Spotting the difference: The Airbus wide body fleet

Ever wanted to know what type of plane an aircraft was just by looking at it? In this series, we explore some key features…

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Spotting the difference: the Boeing long-haulers

Ever looked up at a plane and wondered what it was? We take a look at how to visually tell the difference from the…

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Why do airlines get banned from certain countries?

Air Zimbabwe and Iran Aseman Airlines are just two of the 128 airlines that make up the European Union’s Air Safety list. The list…

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From Japan to Qatar: This week’s key orders at the Farnborough airshow

With over 1500 exhibitors, Farnborough Airshow is one of the preeminent airshows on the aerospace calendar every two years. The small town in the…

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How to tell the difference between Airbus and Boeing aircraft – the basics

Airbus and Boeing dominate the commercial aviation industry, accounting for the vast majority of aircraft carrying passengers and cargo through the skies. With so…

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Tracking British Airways’ franchise airlines

British Airways (BA/BAW) is, obviously, mainly associated with the United Kingdom. However, throughout the airline’s decades of operation, it also had other airlines carry…

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The different types of aircraft orders

As the Singapore Airshow opens this week, we’ll be on the lookout for aircraft orders from a few major airlines. There are often multiple…

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Spotting the difference: Boeing narrow-bodies

Spotting the difference: The Airbus narrow-bodies

Spotting the difference: regional aircraft

Spotting the difference: The Airbus wide body fleet

Spotting the difference: the Boeing long-haulers

Why do airlines get banned from certain countries?

From Japan to Qatar: This week’s key orders at the Farnborough airshow

How to tell the difference between Airbus and Boeing aircraft – the basics

Tracking British Airways’ franchise airlines

The different types of aircraft orders

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