Fixed-wing aircraft built to carry fare-paying passengers on scheduled commercial service, from the first purpose-built airliners through the modern wide-body and narrow-body jet, following the standard aviation-industry distinction between commercial transport aircraft and military or general-aviation types. Belongs here: airliners and commercial transport aircraft of any era and any manufacturer, propeller or jet powered. Does not belong here: military aircraft of any role, and light general-aviation aircraft not built for scheduled commercial passenger service, each grouped separately.
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1. Wikipedia: Jet airliner
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The first jetliners, introduced in the 1950s, used the simpler turbojet engine; these were quickly supplanted by designs using turbofans, which are quieter and more fuel-efficient.
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