A wide-body aircraft, also known as a twin-aisle aircraft, is an airliner with a fuselage wide enough to accommodate two passenger aisles with seven or more seats abreast.
In the aerospace context, a wide-body aircraft, also known as a twin-aisle aircraft, is a type of aircraft that has a wider fuselage than a narrow-body aircraft, allowing it to accommodate more passengers and cargo. Wide-body aircraft are typically used for long-haul flights, such as transcontinental and intercontinental flights, and they are characterized by their two aisles, which allows for easier movement of passengers and cargo.
Examples of wide-body aircraft include:
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Boeing 747: The 747 is one of the most recognizable wide-body aircraft, it was first introduced in 1970 and it is known as "Queen of the Skies". It can carry up to 660 passengers, and it's used for long-haul flights.
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Airbus A380: The A380 is the largest commercial aircraft in the world, it was first introduced in 2007, it can carry up to 853 passengers, and it's used for long-haul flights.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner: The 787 Dreamliner is a newer wide-body aircraft that was first introduced in 2011, it can carry up to 330 passengers, and it's used for long-haul flights.
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Airbus A350: The A350 is a newer wide-body aircraft that was first introduced in 2013, it can carry up to 440 passengers, and it's used for long-haul flights.
Wide-body aircraft are designed to carry a larger number of passengers and cargo over long distances, and are typically operated by major airlines on long-haul flights. They have a wider fuselage than narrow-body aircraft, and have typically two aisles, which allows for easier movement of passengers and cargo. They are also equipped with more advanced systems, such as more powerful engines and more fuel-efficient wings, to enable them to fly longer distances.