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Do airliners have any cockpit indication of open doors?

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What is this jet airliner flying over my house?

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Have there been any solo flights on airliners?

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Why isn't the wing span of a certain airliner longer with the longer fuselage versions?

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What safety precautions are taken for an airline prototype test flight?

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What is this orange container labeled “Flight kit wheel”?

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Are there any remaining flying boat or seaplane airliners in operation?

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Is/why isn't the Antonov 124 to 225 wing upgrade method common?

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Other than the 747, are there any other current, recent or planned airliners with a nose door option?

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How do airline pilots contact their company while in the air?

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Why are planes generally painted white?

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How much does it cost to give an airliner a fresh coat of paint?

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Could Mach 1.4 be a better design point for SST?

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