Air Florida Flight 90: 43 years ago, another airline crash in the Potomac. What to know.
The 1982 crash happened moments after takeoff in icy conditions in roughly the same place as Wednesday's collision between a jet and Army helicopter.
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2/01/1964: Boeing 727 Enters Service With Eastern
Initially, the jet was to be powered by Rolls-Royce RB163 Spey engines. However, EA and UA pushed for the Pratt & Whitney JT8D power plant, which eventually became the standard engine type. Eastern, ...
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Air Florida Flight 90: 43 years ago, another airline crash in the Potomac. What to know.
It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A turbofan engines that had flown over 27,000 hours before the accident. After takeoff, the Boeing 737 only reached an altitude of 350 feet before stalling.
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JASDF Reveals Stunning Kawasaki C-1 Commemorative Livery as the Type Nears Retirement
The JASDF, historically famous for the stunning liveries of its aircraft, has revealed a brand-new paintjob for the Kawasaki C-1 as it gets closer to ...
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Pratt & Whitney will expand Asheville plant in $285 million project; will add 325 jobs
Pratt & Whitney's plant fully opened in 2022 and plans to expand again in the coming years, Gov. Josh Stein announced Jan. 28 ...
Pratt & Whitney to expand in Asheville, creating 325 jobs with $285M investment
Pratt & Whitney, a global aerospace manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Asheville, according to a release from Gov. Josh Stein.
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Pratt & Whitney will expand Asheville plant in $285 million project; will add 325 jobs
After completing its Asheville-based facility in 2022, Pratt & Whitney is expanding in Western North Carolina with a $285 million project that will create an estimated additional 325 jobs ...