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The Boeing 787-10: Is Range Really An Issue?

The Boeing 787-10: Is Range Really An Issue?

The aircraft's range is lower than its 787-8 and -9 siblings. As such, is Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner more of a regional ...

Simple Flying Editorial Team 1 year ago
Explained: The Design & Benefits Of The Airbus A321XLR's Integrated Rear Center Tank

Explained: The Design & Benefits Of The Airbus A321XLR's Integrated Rear Center Tank

Why does the A321XLR feature a permanent rear center tank integrated into the fuselage structure?

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
Why Do Aircraft Store Fuel In The Wings?

Why Do Aircraft Store Fuel In The Wings?

Placing the fuel tanks in the wings takes advantage of valuable space while improving stability and economics.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
How Much Fuel Does A Boeing 747 Hold?

How Much Fuel Does A Boeing 747 Hold?

The exact capacity varies between models, with several even containing additional fuel tanks in the tail.

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
What Is Fuel Sloshing & How Is It Controlled In Aircraft Tanks?

What Is Fuel Sloshing & How Is It Controlled In Aircraft Tanks?

Fuel sloshing can cause a significant shift in the aircraft's center of gravity.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
How Does Fuel Storage Differ Between Tankers & Conventional Transport Aircraft?

How Does Fuel Storage Differ Between Tankers & Conventional Transport Aircraft?

The lower section of the fuselage serves as the primary fuel storage.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
3 Months Later: Boeing Resumes 767 Freighter Deliveries

3 Months Later: Boeing Resumes 767 Freighter Deliveries

The first aircraft of the year was sent to FedEx Express, with Air Tanzania, UPS Airlines, and the United States Air For...

Jonathan E. Hendry 3 years ago
Now Boeing 737 MAX Fuel Tanks Have To Undergo Inspections

Now Boeing 737 MAX Fuel Tanks Have To Undergo Inspections

Chris Loh 6 years ago
Undelivered Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft To Be Inspected For Foreign Objects

Undelivered Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft To Be Inspected For Foreign Objects

Nicholas Cummins 6 years ago