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twinjet

American  
[twin-jet] / ˈtwɪnˌdʒɛt /

noun

  1. an airplane powered by two jet engines.


Etymology

Origin of twinjet

First recorded in 1945–50; twin 1 + jet 1

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Boeing's 747, the original and arguably most aesthetic "Jumbo Jet", revolutionized air travel only to see its more than five-decade reign as "Queen of the Skies" ended by more efficient twinjet planes.

From Reuters Jan. 31, 2023

How many people does it take to finish putting together in Everett the landing gear delivered to Boeing for its large twinjet 777?

From Seattle Times Jul. 10, 2016

A small Canadian company in 2013 beat out giant incumbent supplier United Technologies for the contract to build the landing gear for Boeing’s large twinjet 777 and also for the new 777X.

From Seattle Times Jul. 10, 2016

The two companies are involved in another strategy battle over the market for 350-seat wide-body twinjet planes like the Boeing 777 and A350, also being driven by engine manufacturers.

From Reuters Jun. 17, 2011

The Boeing 767 twinjet, which will be unveiled this week, will be the most economical plane of its kind ever flown.

From Time Magazine Archive

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