Sentences with phrase «passenger jet aircraft»

The Turbulence Flow Control group at the University of Warwick has been studying non-powered (passive) flow control actuators as a means of reducing drag for some time, with the goal of developing flow - control technologies capable of major drag reductions on passenger jet aircraft.

Not exact matches

It may be a moot point in the end because European aerospace giant Airbus, Boeing's chief rival, last year agreed to take a majority stake in the jet program and the two plan to build the aircraft in Alabama, where Airbus makes narrowbody passenger planes.

The jet seats between 13 and 14 passengers and unlike its sibling, the Legacy 500, this aircraft has its own private cabin in the back.

The state - owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or Comac for short, has secured more than 700 orders for its 168 - seat C919 passenger jet, expected to have its first delivery in 2021.

Under the agreement, it will help «refine» the aircraft's design and help determine what it would be like for passengers on board an eventual supersonic jet.

The engine of a SkyWest passenger jet caught fire moments after the aircraft landed at Denver International Airport on Sunday, but all 63 people aboard exited the plane safely, an airline spokeswoman said.

The engine of a SkyWest passenger jet caught fire moments after the aircraft landed at Denver International Airport on Sunday.

The two companies compete on almost every type of aircraft, from single - aisle jets to widebody aircraft that can fit close to 400 passengers.

A Boeing - Embraer tie - up may give the Chicago giant a foothold to sell small regional jets in China, where the state - run Commercial Aircraft Corp of China is testing locally - built passenger planes, Edward Jones» Windau said.

The CSeries is Bombardier's new generation of aircraft for commercial airlines, in development for more than a decade as an alternative to smaller models of passenger jets built by rivals Boeing and Airbus.

Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world's advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

Commercial passenger aircraft and business jets operating in the region will benefit from high - speed broadband and wide range of inflight communications and operational applications

It entails major changes to the standard 180 - passenger Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft — for example, the fuselage has a wider, more oval shape than a conventional jet.

These alterations would make the aircraft use 37 percent less fuel than a typical passenger jet, Uranga says.

«Law of physics governs airplane «evolution»: Constructal law explains progression of passenger jets, sets guidelines for future aircraft.»

Today's aircraft use roughly 80 percent less fuel per passenger - mile than the first jets of the 1950s — a testimony to the tremendous impact of aerospace engineering on flight.

The Company acquires, leases and sells high - utility commercial jet aircraft to passenger and cargo airlines throughout the world.

«Chapman Freeborn's customers can now enjoy a private jet experience on the largest passenger aircraft in the world, and the infrastructure of a world - leading airline, operating to primary gateway airports.

The airline's fleet presently has 90 Boeing passenger aircraft, comprised of 737, 747, and 777 jets.

The British flag carrier has teamed up with CitationAir, the private jet charter subsidiary of Cessna Aircraft, to offer its passengers a cut - price means of flying by private set.

Delta last week rolled out a big perk for passengers: Free in - flight entertainment options on all its domestic aircraft — including two - class regional jets — for flights longer than 90 minutes, and on all international flights as well.

With 148 passengers on board, the flight jetted off to the Costa Blanca on the Jet2Scotland branded aircraft.

Beyond the clear links to the truncated military jet engine and atomized passenger aircraft on display, the buried plane connects to other works that share a similar conceptual framework.

Flight Attendant, Middle Eastern AirlinesMay 2014 — August 2016 • Greeted passengers to the aircraft and fluently communicated with them in more than eight languages • Ensured all 350 passengers were evacuated from an airplane that made an emergency landing • Assisted disabled or elderly passengers by providing pre-boarding services • Showed passengers where each exit was located and explained how to use the seat belt Flight Attendant, Dubai AirNovember 2009 — May 2014 • Delivered special meals and drinks to VIP passengers aboard a private jet service, with 99 percent satisfaction rates • Discussed topics of interest to VIP passengers by researching details about them before service • Checked that all passengers were seated and buckled during takeoff and landing • Reassured passengers when the flight experienced turbulence or weather events and calmly explained what was happening