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EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features 

Aerotime

This is achieved by further maximizing lift and reducing drag during the take-off and initial climb segments, a spokesperson for Airbus said. At other, even more runway-restricted airports, the net gain could be as much as seven tons without increasing the engines thrust, added the spokesperson.

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Powered-Lift Specialist XTI Explores Uncrewed, Magnetically Powered Aircraft

Flying Magazine

This prevents tip vortices—a phenomenon where air leaks around blade tips, causing thrust loss and increased drag. The company further claims it can achieve the same lift as an eVTOL with significantly lower tip speed and revolutions per minute. Those will determine future test requirements for the powered-lift model.

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Going Up and Going Down

Plane and Pilot

When discussing climb technique, it’s easy to confuse high power setting with increasing lift. It’s the wing that generates lift, not the engine. However, excess propulsive thrust, over that needed to maintain level flight, can be utilized to either increase speed or climb to a higher altitude.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Whats Happening Inside the Vortex?

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Tailless Aircraft: How Airplanes Fly Without a Tail

Pilot Institute

A tailless airplane is one where everything needed to fly, like lift, control, and stability, is built into the main wing. In level flight, the aircraft is adjusted so that the wingtips dont add lift. This setup makes the wing less efficient overall, but it can reduce drag, weight, and cost compared to using a separate tail.

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Mach Number Explained: What It Is and Why Pilots Use It

Pilot Institute

Lift, drag, and handling correlate well with IAS in the lower atmosphere. This type of wing redirects the shockwaves further aft on the wing, reducing drag. This means the inboard wing loses lift first, while the wingtips might still be lifting. This is partly due to the steep rise in drag nearing M cr.

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Flying a Small Plane: Key Insights for Beginners

Pilot's Life Blog

Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lift is generated by the wings as air flows over them, counteracting weight, which pulls the plane downward due to gravity.