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The World’s Largest Airplane: By the Numbers

At Stratolaunch’s facility at California’s Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV), engineers, technicians, and flight crews are preparing the world’s largest airplane for its next test flight. Here are a few key facts and figures highlighting the one-of-a-kind air-to-launch carrier airplane known as Roc.

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Diamond and Safran Team Up to Develop Electric Training Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft and Safran Electrical & Power have announced an agreement to provide an electric motor for the all-electric eDA40 training aircraft. The companies propose that the aircraft will be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft with DC fast charging, capable of fully recharging within 20 minutes. According to Diamond, the total flight […]

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Five Airplanes You Can Buy Instead of a Virgin Galactic Ticket

Virgin Galactic has reopened ticket sales for a 90-minute trip to the edge of space—but it will set you back $450,000. According to Virgin Galactic, the company already has hundreds of reservations for its previous $250,000 set of tickets. If you want to reserve your spot in line now, you’ll have to be ready to […]

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