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    The incredible smiley Airbus Beluga XL lands on British soil for first time

    This is the moment the Airbus Beluga XL landed on British soil for the first time. Large crowds gathered at Hawarden Airport, Broughton, near Chester, on Thursday afternoon to see the plane touch down after its departure from Toulouse, France.

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    Porsche tows Airbus A380 in record-breaking stunt

    In an incredible feat of engineering might, Porsche has broken the Guinness World Record for the heaviest aircraft pull by a production car. The record was shattered by a production-specification Porsche Cayenne S Diesel, which towed a gigantic

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    Airbus reveals flying vehicle project called Vahana

    Airbus has unveiled its flying vehicle project โ€“ a single-occupant, autonomously piloted aircraft that takes off and lands vertically. Dubbed Vahana, the shape looks similar to flying car concepts. However, this vehicle is intended

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    Airbus builds electric motorcycle to showcase 3D printing

    Better known for its aeroplane and spacecraft products, Airbus has now turned its attention to the world of motorbikes. The Light Rider is a 3D-printed electric motorcycle. It's powered by a tiny 8bhp motor that produces an impressive

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    Wackiest ever aircraft design ideas

    Standing-only cabins, bicycle-style seating and windowless cockpits are just some of the most out-there patents submitted by aircraft manufacturers including Airbus and Boeing, which could become the norm in the future of air travel.If you thought

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    Airbus plane spotted "having fun" over Ireland

    LIVE Airbus plane from Toulouse having a fun time over Limerick/Shannon area /@AidanHickey https://t.co/nimcSBrkR0 pic.twitter.com/eM7bLGC0mH โ€” AirLive.net (@airlivenet) November 19, 2015 Flight tracking website AirLive.net spotted the

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    Is this high-tech helmet the future of in-flight entertainment?

    After recently revealing designs for bicycle-style seats on planes of the future, Airbus is now looking at in-flight entertainment and has submitted a new patent for an astronaut-style helmet, which would allow passengers to fully immerse

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