Surprising facts about the MD-11's iconic rear engine and how it breaks from trijet tradition.

We've come a long way since the age of propellor-based aviation. Sure, there are still plenty of single turboprop engine airplanes, but these days most planes — especially the big ones — require more ...

During the '60s, more and more people were clamoring to fly around the world than ever before. This led to innovations like the 747, the first twin-aisle aircraft. This bird was huge and ideal for ...

If you’re designing a new jet-powered airplane, one of the design considerations is the number of jet engines you will put on it. Over the course of history we have seen everywhere from a single ...

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has declared full-service capability with its pair of Dassault Aviation Falcon 900LX VIP transports, operated from its Northolt base near London. Employed in the Command ...

Dassault Aviation will showcase its ultra-long range large cabin Falcon 8X flagship and super versatile 900LX at this year’s edition of the Dubai Air Show, which opens on November 17 at Dubai World ...

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is acquiring two Dassault Falcon 900LX business jets as replacements for its retiring British Aerospace BAe 146 VIP transports. Announcing the procurement on 8 ...

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