<strong>Airbus A321XLR: </strong>The 2019 Paris Air Show saw the launch of the Airbus A321XLR, which provides extra-long range in a smaller aircraft.
Airbus A321XLR: The 2019 Paris Air Show saw the launch of the Airbus A321XLR, which provides extra-long range in a smaller aircraft.
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<strong>Douglas DC-8:</strong> In the late 1950s, travelers marveled at the speed and comfort of planes such as the early Douglas DC-8.
Douglas DC-8: In the late 1950s, travelers marveled at the speed and comfort of planes such as the early Douglas DC-8.
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<strong>Boeing 707: </strong>Pioneering jetliners such as the Douglas DC-8 and the Boeing 707 ushered in a new era in international travel.
Boeing 707: Pioneering jetliners such as the Douglas DC-8 and the Boeing 707 ushered in a new era in international travel.
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<strong>Boeing 747: </strong>The 747 debuted at the Paris Air Show in 1969. The first 747-100 entered commercial service with Pan American in 1970, on a New York-to-London flight.
Boeing 747: The 747 debuted at the Paris Air Show in 1969. The first 747-100 entered commercial service with Pan American in 1970, on a New York-to-London flight.
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<strong>Early glamor:</strong> With a lounge, cocktail service and sometimes even a piano, the 747 held the promise of an elegant, relaxing travel experience in its early days.
Early glamor: With a lounge, cocktail service and sometimes even a piano, the 747 held the promise of an elegant, relaxing travel experience in its early days.
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<strong>Douglas DC-10: </strong>It wasn't long before airlines shifted long-range travel to wide-body airliners like the Boeing 747 and contemporaries such as the Douglas DC-10.
Douglas DC-10: It wasn't long before airlines shifted long-range travel to wide-body airliners like the Boeing 747 and contemporaries such as the Douglas DC-10.
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<strong>Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: </strong>The TriStar was introduced in 1972 by Eastern Air Lines. A total of 250 were built.
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: The TriStar was introduced in 1972 by Eastern Air Lines. A total of 250 were built.
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<strong>Boeing 767-300: </strong>Over the decades, twin-aisle aircraft such as the Boeing 767 have become the standard for international travel.
Boeing 767-300: Over the decades, twin-aisle aircraft such as the Boeing 767 have become the standard for international travel.
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<strong>Boeing 777-300ER:</strong> A bestselling 777 variant, the Boeing 777-300ER has been in the air for 15 years.
Boeing 777-300ER: A bestselling 777 variant, the Boeing 777-300ER has been in the air for 15 years.
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<strong>A330: </strong>An Airbus A330neo flies during the inauguration of the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport in June 2019.
A330: An Airbus A330neo flies during the inauguration of the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport in June 2019.
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<strong>A350:</strong> Introduced in 2015, the Airbus A350 XWB is the European aerospace manufacturer's family of long-range, twin-engine wide-body jet airliners.
A350: Introduced in 2015, the Airbus A350 XWB is the European aerospace manufacturer's family of long-range, twin-engine wide-body jet airliners.
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<strong>A380: </strong>In February 2019, Airbus announced that it would be ceasing production of the A380, the world's largest passenger airliner.
A380: In February 2019, Airbus announced that it would be ceasing production of the A380, the world's largest passenger airliner.
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<strong>Boeing 757:</strong> While the single-aisle Boeing 757 has given yeoman's service since the mid-1980s over medium-distance routes, airlines that still operate the plane are looking to update their fleets.
Boeing 757: While the single-aisle Boeing 757 has given yeoman's service since the mid-1980s over medium-distance routes, airlines that still operate the plane are looking to update their fleets.
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<strong>Airbus A350ULR: </strong>The A350ULR ultra-long-range jetliner is used by Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight, the 19-hour mega-trip between Singapore and New York.
Airbus A350ULR: The A350ULR ultra-long-range jetliner is used by Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight, the 19-hour mega-trip between Singapore and New York.
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