Turkish Airlines operates 23 A350-900s currently in service. Company ordered 50 additional A350-900s in December 2023. Ordered 15 additional A350-1000s for long-haul capabilities. Four Aeroflot-built aircraft transferred to Turkish Airlines
Viruses reproduce inside host cells, producing thousands of identical copies. Over 5,000 virus species have been discovered. Viruses consist of genes, protein coat, and sometimes fat envelope. Spread through vectors in plants and infected bodily fluids in animals. Immune system usually eliminates viral infections, vaccines prevent some
FBOs are airport-granted organizations providing aeronautical services. Term originated in US after 1926 Air Commerce Act regulations. Initially operated as transient "barnstormers" flying military surplus aircraft
Based on Rolls-Royce XG-40 technology demonstrator developed in 1980s. British government and Rolls-Royce funded development costs. Eurojet consortium formed in 1986 to manage project. Total production contract for 1,400 engines for Eurofighter Typhoon
Lockheed developed four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft in 1951. First flight occurred in 1954, production began in Marietta, Georgia. Original design featured Allison T56 engines with three-blade propellers
Knot equals one nautical mile per hour, approximately 1.151 mph. Used in meteorology, maritime and air navigation. One knot travels approximately one minute of latitude in one hour. Nautical mile is 1852 meters long