takeoff

Boeing 777X looks to defy gravity with jaw-dropping vertical take-off

The Boeing 777X is the latest series of jetliner from the Seattle manufacturer’s 777 range, and it’s a next-generation aircraft. One of its most impressive features are its new General Electric GE9X engines. And a video from the Topfelya YouTube channel showcases this unreal power. The video, which you can see above, shows the new-gen […]

Boeing 747-8 performs ultimate rejected take-off in one of the most dramatic tests for an airplane

Footage shared by Boeing shows a 747-8 Freighter rolling down the runway at over 200mph when the pilot suddenly slams on the brakes. This isn’t a mistake, it’s one of the most extreme certification tests an aircraft can face: the rejected take-off. Loaded to nearly one million pounds, fitted with brakes worn down to the […]