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Raj Hirvate

Raj Hirvate is FlyingFuel's aircraft editor. He oversees the site's aircraft reviews and head-to-head comparisons, which are built from manufacturer specifications, regulator documents and credited photography.

Airbus A220-300 vs Embraer E195-E2: Size, Seats, Range Compared

October 22, 2026October 17, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
An airBaltic Airbus A220-300 above a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2, with the words A220-300 vs E195-E2

Airbus A220-300 vs Embraer E195-E2: the A220 seats up to 160 and flies 3,400 nm; the E195-E2 seats up to 146 with no middle seats. Size, cabin, range, efficiency and orders compared.

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Airbus A321XLR Explained: Range, Seats, Routes and Operators

October 22, 2026October 17, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
Iberia Airbus A321XLR EC-OIL on final approach, with the words Airbus A321XLR explained

The Airbus A321XLR can fly up to 4,700 nm (8,700 km) on one aisle. Range, specs, how it differs from the A321neo, IndiGo’s Athens routes and which airlines fly it.

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How Airbus and Boeing Name Their Aircraft: 7×7, A3x0, neo and MAX Explained

October 22, 2026October 15, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
IndiGo Airbus A320neo labelled A320-251N next to a Boeing 737 MAX 8 labelled 737-8

Why Boeing jets are 7×7 and Airbus jets are A3x0, what neo, ceo, MAX, ER and XLR mean, and how to read model codes such as A320-251N and 777-31H.

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Why Twin-Engine Jets Took Over Long-Haul Flying

October 22, 2026October 15, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 with four engines above a Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 with two engines, labelled for comparison

Reliable engines, ETOPS rules and lower costs let twin-engine jets replace the 747, A340 and A380 on long-haul routes. How it happened, the numbers, and whether twins are safe.

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Boeing 787-9 vs 787-10: Size, Seats, Range and Key Differences

October 22, 2026October 13, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
British Airways Boeing 787-9 above an Etihad Airways Boeing 787-10, labelled for comparison

The 787-10 is a stretched 787-9: about 40 more seats and more cargo, but less range. We compare size, seats, range, cargo and the 2026 weight increase.

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Airbus A350-1000 vs Boeing 777-9: Size, Range, Seats and Engines Compared

October 22, 2026October 13, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 above unpainted Boeing 777-9 aircraft, labelled for comparison

The A350-1000 and 777-9 are two of the largest twin-engine airliners. We compare size, seats, range, engines, fuel efficiency and orders, and explain the 777X delays.

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Airbus A320neo vs Boeing 737 MAX 8: Size, Range, Orders and Safety Compared

October 22, 2026October 13, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
Airbus A320neo of IndiGo above a Boeing 737 MAX 8 of Ryanair, labelled for comparison

The A320neo and 737 MAX 8 are direct rivals. We compare size, seats, range, engines, fuel efficiency, orders, price and safety using each manufacturer’s own figures.

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A350 vs 787: Boeing 787-9 vs Airbus A350-900 Size, Range, Seats and Comfort

October 26, 2026February 3, 2026 by Raj Hirvate
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 above a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900, labelled for comparison

The A350-900 is bigger with more seats; the 787-9 is lighter and burns less fuel per flight. We compare size, range, seats, fuel efficiency, comfort and Air India’s fleet.

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