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Wide wingspans, more powerful engines, and high-efficiency materials are making super long flights more possible than ever.

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Boeing's new 777x has faced lots of delays on its way to being delivered to airlines. But its need for folding wingtips has ...

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The most expensive private jet ever made is a Boeing 747-8i VIP owned by an anonymous Middle-Eastern businessman who paid ...