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Dutch regional aircraft start-up Maeve Aerospace expects its 76-100-seat Maeve Jet will use hybrid-electric open-rotor ...

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As most people understand, the ejection sequence begins when the fighter pilot yanks an ejection handle, usually located either between the legs or above the head. The pulling of the handle triggers ...