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Irkut MC-21 vs Comac C919: The Future of Regional Air Travel?

8Apr

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

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Irkut MC-21 vs Comac C919: The Future of Regional Air Travel?

For many non-US and non-European airlines there are two major contenders for their future regional aircraft. The Irkut MC-21 and the Comac C919. This has caused many airlines to ask themselves "Irkut MC-21 vs Comac C919, which do we need?" In many respects, the C919 and the MC-21 are akin to the 737 or the A320. As all four aircraft are short haul, narrow body airliners aimed at enticing low cost carriers as well as national airlines! Except, the C919 and the MC-21 aren't being designed to take the place of the A320 or the 737 in the US or Europe. They're being designed to compete for Asian and Eastern European markets, as a far cheaper alternative! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Irkut MC-21 vs Comac C919: The Basics As they are both curre...

4Apr

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Tupolev Tu 204 vs 757

Both the Tu 204 and the 757 were designed at a similar time, for a similar purpose. However, they have never directly competed on routes or for the same airlines to buy them! They are truly opposites and the same! Whilst the airlines who bought them operated them on the same style of route, an airline never owned both types of aircraft. The 757 was truly a western aircraft, whereas the Tu 204 was a truly Russian aircraft! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tu 204 vs 757: The basics Before we can consider the merits of the two aircraft, ultimately using that to decide who the winner is, we must first know a bit about each aircraft. Tu 204 Towards the end of the 1970's, the USSR had seen many new American aircraft that had become air icons in...

Boeing 737 vs 747: Boeing’s legacy aircraft

28Mar

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Boeing 737 vs 747: Boeing’s legacy aircraft

There comes a time when airlines need to ask themselves "737 vs 747?" Despite the aircraft flying very different routes, they fill the same title. Boeing's 20th century legacy. We can all sit and marvel at both these planes. We can all sit and marvel at the stupidity shown by Boeing over the 737 Max incident. But very few of us admire these aircraft for what they truly are: Boeing's 20th century marvel. Both of these aircraft will go down in history for their achievements. But only one will earn the moniker, so which will it be? But first, we need to decide which 747 and which 737 we're comparing. For this article, we will be comparing the 747-400 and the 737-800. This is due to the fact that These aircraft are both the most popular variantThey were designed and bui...

Bombardier vs Embraer: Whose Aircraft Are Better?

25Mar

By Gareth Seagull1 Comment

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Bombardier vs Embraer: Whose Aircraft Are Better?

It's been a wild ride for Bombardier and Embraer over the past few months. Both have seen better times, yet, neither have faltered. So this begs the question: Bombardier vs Embraer? As with many comparisons, this brings up a huge uproar in debate. This is especially so with aircraft manufacturer debates such as this and Airbus vs Boeing debates too! Before we can break down the two manufacturers, we must first go over some brief history first! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bombardier Bombardier Aerospace is owned by Bombardier, Inc. a Canadian international manufacturing company. Bombardier Aerospace was started in 1986, when Bombardier acquired Canadair from the Canadian government. Bombardier subsequently used its deep pockets to bu...

Helicopters vs airplanes: which is superior?

11Mar

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

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Helicopters vs airplanes: which is superior?

In aviation, there is a lot of arguing about which types of aircraft are better. But rarely do people pay attention to the debate of helicopters vs airplanes... People are often too busy arguing about Bombardier vs Embraer, or Airbus vs Boeing. As a result, many have neglected helicopters, and just how vital they are in global aviation. So this begs the question, which is truly superior? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pros of helicopters Helicopters may be forgotten more often than not, but it doesn't mean that they're any less amazing! There are so many upsides to helicopters that are often overlooked- not today!: Weather. Unlike many other forms of transport, helicopters don't really get affected by the weather. This is thanks to the a...

A380 vs 747: Who is true Queen of the Skies?

19Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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A380 vs 747: Who is true Queen of the Skies?

The A380 and 747 are the largest airliners that their respective producers manufacturer. Since their creation, no other airliner has been able to carry as many people! Since their creation, many airlines have asked themselves "A380 vs 747- which one do we need?" Since then, many av geeks have asked themselves the same question "A380 vs 747: who is the true Queen of the Skies?" Today, with both airliners looking to be retired by their respective airlines, we will finally decide who the true "Queen of the Skies" is. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The moniker "Queen of the skies" is a nickname often given to the 747, but it was not the first airliner to be called that. That honor would go to the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser. However, the most famous ...

1Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787

Since the release of both the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, there has been one burning question: "Who would win? Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" and has lead airlines to ask themselves "Which one is best for what we need?" Because, both do the same job* or do they? Whilst the A350 and 787 are both built for long distance, they are both serving wildly different markets. The question of "Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" comes down to metrics rather than how the two aircraft compete with one another. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The question of "Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" also comes down to company allegiances rather than performance. We will never truly know the answer to"Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" as the two aircraft do not serve on the same routes...

Big plane vs small plane- why do some pilots prefer one over the other?

8Jan

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Big plane vs small plane- why do some pilots prefer one over the other?

Have you ever noticed how some pilots race to jump in a dinky little Cessna, but others would rather jump in a 747? Why do some pilots prefer big planes over small ones? What are the reasons why there is even an argument of 'big plane vs small plane?' And, which is the most popular opinion? As with most things, the argument of 'big plane vs small plane' boils down to personal preference. Some pilots prefer the speed of a big plane, or the maneuverability of a small plane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Big plane vs small plane- Reasons pilots prefer big planes They're easier to handle in turbulence, it well known that aircraft, no matter the size, suffer from turbulence when flying. As a general rule, the larger the aircraft is, the easier it is to h...

26Oct

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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G650 vs G700- Who would win?

At the beginning of the week, Gulfstream announced their new G700 business jet. This has led to many businessmen to ask the question “G650 vs G700?” Which is best for me? G650 vs G700? G650 The G650 was the flagship aircraft of the Gulfstream company. The G650 has a range of 6,997.8nm, combined with a cruising speed of 0.925 Mach. The G650 comes with many luxuries as standard, including a full bar, a full kitchen, a variety of entertainment features (including high speed internet), a TV set, and satellite telephones. Gulfstream designed the G650 in such a way that it can land at large airports, but also small airports or those with noise restrictions. Gulfstream has also released a loner range variant called the G650ER (Extended Range). But what ar...

P-51 Mustang vs Spitfire: Which Was The Best?

12Oct

By Gareth Seagull5 Comments

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P-51 Mustang vs Spitfire: Which Was The Best?

During WWII, both the North American P-51 Mustang and the Supermarine Spitfire dominated the skies over Europe. Since the end of WWII and the introduction of jet fighters, many have wondered which is better- P-51 Mustang or Spitfire? Both the Mustang and the Spitfire are icons in their own right. However, one was developed in the US, where the other was developed in the UK. As such, they never fought one another, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); P-51 Mustang vs Spitfire: The Basics Before we can compare the Mustang and the Spitfire, we must first know some background on each aircraft. P-51 Mustang The P-51 Mustang was originally designed for the RAF. In 1938, Britain and the US established the Purchasing Commission, which allowed Britain t...