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Boeing Might Be the Next Victim in Trump’s Trade War. The Winner: Airbus

The trade war between China and the U.S. poses a risk to aircraft manufacturers.

Bombardier Global 8000 Is Set to Enter Service: This Is the World’s Fastest Civilian Aircraft Since Concorde

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Faster than its competitors and with a record range, Bombardier's Global 8000 aims to become the new "king of the skies."

Building a $200 Million 260-Foot Yacht Wasn’t the Hard Part, but Rather Getting It to Sea in Perfect Condition

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The Project 714 superyacht embarked on a remarkable journey. It required closing several highways to navigate a 44-mile route through narrow channels before finally reaching the open sea.

The World Recognizes the Wright Brothers as the Inventors of the Airplane. Brazilians Think Otherwise

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Although historical records tend to favor the Wrights, the debate persists as a symbolic fight between the U.S. and Brazil.

Meet China’s ‘Water Dragon,’ the World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft

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China created this aircraft, which will play a key role in rescue missions, firefighting, and the new Silk Road.

This Is Silver Bullet, an Ultra-Secure Aircraft Pod That the Air Force Often Uses Instead of the ‘Doomsday Plane’

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The E-4B is crucial for military command, but it isn't always available. When that occurs, the Silver Bullet converts a C-17 into an ultra-secure air shelter.

Chinese Submarines Are Known for Being Very Noisy. That May Change With This New Generation of Vessels

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China is developing the Type 096 submarine with stealth capabilities. Experts believe it will be “a nightmare.”

A Millionaire Has Been Living on Cruise Ships for 25 Years. His Bank Account Hasn’t Suffered, but His Balance Has

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He’s lived on cruise ships or the past 25 years. This lifestyle has taken a toll on him. He’s unable to walk in a straight line when he's on land.

Xi Jinping’s ‘Made in China 2025’ Plan Is Becoming a Reality: This Is How the Nation Is Dominating Key Technologies of the Future

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China wants to transition from being the world’s factory to becoming the leading provider of high-value services.

DeepFlight Super Falcon: This Is the Fascinating Personal Submarine That Flies Through Ocean Depths Like an Airplane

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The Super Falcon 3S is priced at $2 million and can be deployed from a yacht.

The Company That Built Jeff Bezos’ Yacht Has an Idea to Create Even Larger Vessels: Using Container Ships

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The design features a foredeck with a swimming pool, a helipad, and space for various sports activities.

The Software for the F-22 Raptor Is So Complex That Upgrades Are Tested on a Uniquely Modified Boeing 757

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A prototype that became an aerial test bed.

The U.S. Lost a Destroyer in World War II. Almost 80 Years Later, Underwater Drones Found It at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean

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The Navy sank the vessel almost 80 years ago. It just found it with the help of underwater drones operated by Ocean Infinity.

Tentative Agreement Halts Massive Strike at U.S. Ports, Calming Fears of Global Logistics Crisis

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If the rank and file longshoremen don’t ratify the agreement, walkouts could come back on the table.

After the Logistics Crisis, the Global Economy Is Facing Another Threat: A Massive Strike in U.S. Ports

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This strike adds tension to a supply chain already suffering from congestion in major shipping lanes.

A Man Designed His Dream Yacht but Couldn’t Afford It, so He Built It Himself at Home

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It took Clyde Stires seven years to complete the project.

Jeff Bezos Bought a New Private Jet and Has Flown on It 28 Times, Generating as Much Pollution as One Person Over 17 Years

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Jeff Bezos debuts his $80 million private jet: 39 days of use, 28 flights and 264 tons of carbon dioxide. That’s the equivalent of what one person would pollute in 17 years.