The wide-body, twin-engine jet relies on a complex network of electrical systems rather than traditional pneumatic systems.

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Although Boeing and Airbus dominate the global narrow-body jet market, the competition is making gains.

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With 866 aircraft on order, the 787 Dreamliner became the fastest-selling wide-body jet in history.

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The A380 is a four-engined, twin-decked, wide-body jet aircraft built at Airbus's factories throughout Europe and assembled at its facility in Toulouse, France.

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As of December 31, 2011, it had a fleet of 102 aircraft comprising 81 single- aisle jet aircraft, 19 twin-aisle wide body aircraft, and 2 turboprop aircraft.

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Meanwhile, as Boeing scrambles to find a quick fix and keep its customers happy, one of its biggest competitors is working to make sure its own planes are kept in the air: A spokesman for Airbus, which uses similar lithium-ion batteries in its A350 wide body jet, told the Reuters news service that the company is considering dropping Lithium-ion batteries and switching back to traditional nickel-cadmium power units.

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Boeing 737s compete mainly with Airbus's A320s in the short-to-medium range, narrow body jet market.

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Boarding the jet in her now-famous body suit (inspired by the compression suits used by human athletes such as Aussie hurdler Sally Pearson), Black Caviar -- who is affectionately known as "Nelly" -- was accompanied on the flight by her personal track rider and veterinary surgeon to make sure she remained relaxed during transit.

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He conquers jet lag by refusing to leave his body in any one time-zone long enough for it to adjust.

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