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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

In fall 2013, Boeing launched its big 777X twinjet with orders and commitments for 259 airplanes.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2016

Airbus won’t go head-to-head with that, its largest twinjet being the A350-1000 with 369 seats.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2014

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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