The Russian-made Tupolev Tu-404 is the largest passenger aircraft ever designed, yet many people have never heard of the plane. Its eye-catching design is reminiscent of some modern-day military aircraft and prototype passenger aircraft (like JetZeros Pathfinder), evoking thoughts of sci-fi films about future societies. The behemoth airplane was never put into service, but it remains a fascinating aircraft offering valuable insight.
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The Ships Airbus Uses To Move Aircraft Parts
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- August 8, 2024
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When you think of Airbus, the natural tendency is to picture aircraft – its in their name after all! Aside from commercial and military planes and helicopters, the European firm also has a Space division. However, when it comes to the logistics of assembling its aircraft, theres a robust maritime component to the operation.Indeed, Airbus and its production facilities around the world utilize several vessels to move components between sites at Broughton, Hamburg, Mobile, Tianjin, and Toulouse. Some are external charters while others are exclusively part of the Airbus family.