It is always a sad moment when an aircraft is damaged beyond repair and has to be written off. This typically happens as a result of being involved in an accident while in airline service. However, for one very unfortunate Airbus A340, it didn’t even reach delivery before this happened. Let’s take a closer look back at the events of November 15th, 2007.
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The Boeing TC-135W, a specialized training aircraft derived from the C-135/RC-135 reconnaissance family, continues to serve the United States Air Force (USAF) and its allies decades after many similar jets have been retired.
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When Russia closed its airspace to airlines from countries aligned with the West following the war in Ukraine, airlines had to find new routes.
Jet engine manufacturer GE Aerospace reported a significant increase in profits for the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand for its commercial jet engines and related services.
For over thirty years, United Airlines has relied on the Boeing 757 as a key aircraft for its transatlantic routes.
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