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Modified 757 aircraft planned to inform GCAP sensors and communications takes flight
The Boeing 757, dubbed Excalibur, was equipped with new side and belly pods and assessed for stability during flight. The ...
Icelandair CEO reveals why Airbus' A321LR is the perfect 757 replacement — and why the airline isn't ditching Boeing
The Boeing 757 has been the backbone of Icelandair's operation since 1990, but a lack of replacement left the market open for ...
FAA Calls For More Frequent Boeing 757 Inspections For Cracks In Upper Frame
The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) has finalized its airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 757-200, ...
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GCAP Flying Testbed Achieves Modification Milestone
LONDON—UK aerospace engineering company 2Excel has begun flight tests of its heavily modified Boeing 757 flying testbed, ...
Trump’s granddaughter Kai gives rare glimpse inside president-elect’s private ‘Trump Force One’ Boeing 757
Kai Trump, 17, who has become an avid YouTube vlogger to close to 500,000 subscribers, shared the clip this week showing her ...
Excalibur: UK’s flying lab begins trials for next-gen tempest fighter
Excalibur program will soon move to the installation phase of ISANKE and ICS technology demonstration systems.
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UK’s modified Excalibur testbed flies through initial stability campaign
The unique Boeing 757 that will be employed in support of the UK's Future Combat Air System activity has completed a first ...
‘The joy of giving back’: More than 100 kids living with medical conditions travel to the North Pole
A plane at the Kansas City International Airport was packed with kids, parents, and volunteers giving them a magical holiday ...
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Icelandair becomes world’s newest Airbus operator with A321LR arrival
In a defining moment in Icelandair’s 87-year history, the Icelandic flag carrier has become the world’s latest airbus ...
Why airlines are all-in on new single-aisle planes for transatlantic flights
New single-aisle planes offer cost efficiency, smaller capacity, and flexible cabins. The Boeing 757 used to be the main ...
In an interview, Icelandair official reveals possible Texas arrival
In a new interview, an official with Icelandair said the company is looking into Texas and California cities as potential ...
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Why Did Icelandair Pick Airbus A321LR Over Boeing 757-200?
The A321LR is particularly well-suited for transatlantic flights, boasting an extended range that allows it to operate on routes of up to 4,000 nautical miles, and signifies the initial phase of the ...