Why the Boeing 747's upper deck hump will be nearly impossible to replicate in a modern jet

The 747’s hump became iconic because it solved old problems that modern jets no longer have.
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Air Force activates new command groups at Offutt to oversee ‘Doomsday plane’ operations

The Air Force activated two new command groups at Offutt Air Force Base, splitting leadership of the 95th Wing as the unit ...
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Bump-free flights ahead? The race to find solutions for severe in-flight turbulence

Recent studies have confirmed that turbulence has intensified in the past decades, which brings the question – what can ...

Frankfurt To The Pentagon: Why The US Air Force Is Snatching Up Lufthansa's Boeing 747s

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, the US Air Force has finalized a $400 million deal to ...

Why Flying The Biggest Aircraft Isn’t Every Pilot’s Goal

For many aspiring pilots, the dream of flying the biggest aircraft in the sky can ultimately seem like the ultimate marker of ...