It was a year of progress and contrasts in space, from the edge of space to Mars to a probe grazing the Sun to a sample-return rendezvous with a near-Earth asteroid.
From business-jet-based airborne early warning, the F-35’s combat debut and Boeing’s bounceback, to another chance for Airbus to enter the U.S. aerial refueling market, we look at key events in military aviation in 2018.
Airbus expanded its grip on the commercial aircraft market in 2018, taking over Bombardier’s C Series. Boeing moved to follow suit, announcing plans to wrap Embraer into a joint venture. Here is a look at these and other notable events of 2018.
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Narrowbody aircraft are the workhorses of the industry-changing low-cost carriers and ultra-low-cost carriers. Here is a sampling of aircraft operated by these upstart carriers and traditional airlines.
There are few things as exhilarating as flying in a fighter, whether it's the newest fighter or one that's been in service for decades. Enjoy a vicarious thrill by viewing these shots of some of the world's fastest aircraft.
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