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Boeing 707
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Which Airlines Flew The Boeing 707?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 16, 2021
The Boeing 707 is one of the most important aircraft to date. It was the first commercially successful…
British Airways Lockheed TriStar
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3 Engined Jumbo: The Story Of The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 15, 2021
The 1970s were an abundant time for early widebody designs. The decade kicked off in style with the…
Evergreen International Airline Boeing 747-200
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30 Years Ago A Boeing 747 Flew Supersonic In A Dive

  • byPranjal Pande
  • December 13, 2021
Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of an interesting event: a Boeing 747 going supersonic. Reports from 1991 suggest…
Pan Am 747
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52 Years Ago Pan Am Took Its First Boeing 747

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 12, 2021
Last year, we highlighted that it had been 50 years since the Boeing 747 entered service. Today marks…
Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-303 TC-JOG
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A Global Giant: The History Of Turkish Airlines

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 12, 2021
Turkish Airlines boasts an immensely diverse route network, serving more destinations than any other carrier worldwide. Flying out…
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Salvador Dali And Ashtrays: Why Air India Flew An Elephant To Geneva

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 12, 2021
Every now and then, stores of exotic animals being transported by plane catch the world’s eye. As it…
KLM 747-400M combi
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What Were KLM’s Most Famous Aircraft?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 11, 2021
KLM is one of just a few airlines to have celebrated its 100th anniversary. Unsurprisingly, with this long…
DHC-3 Otter
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70 Years Old: The de Havilland DHC-3 Otter

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 10, 2021
The DHC series has been a mainstay in regional aviation since the end of World War II. One…
ANA 767-300ER Panda Livery
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What Happened To All Nippon Airways’ Panda Boeing 767?

  • byPranjal Pande
  • December 10, 2021
ANA is well known for its special aircraft liveries, ranging from Star Wars to the Flying Honu A380s.…
Dynamic International 767 engine fire
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What Caused The 2015 Dynamic International Boeing 767 Engine Fire?

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 8, 2021
Fort Lauderdale Airport was the scene of a dramatic engine fire back in 2015. The aircraft, a Boeing…
Boeing 747 1969
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Which Airline Was The Launch Customer For Each Boeing 747 Type

  • byLinnea Ahlgren
  • December 8, 2021
She may be quite a rare sight today, but the arrival of the Queen of the Skies once…
Rolling Stones Arrive in Barcelona
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What Happened To The Rolling Stones’ Boeing 767?

  • byGaurav Joshi
  • December 8, 2021
Music artists and bands often rely on private aviation for their fast jet-setting lifestyle. Private airplanes save much-needed…
Dornier 328 Getty
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30 Years Since Its First Flight: The Story Of The Dornier 328

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 7, 2021
Yesterday marked 30 years since the Dornier 328 made its first flight. This German-designed turboprop-powered commuter airliner enjoyed…
TWA 767-200
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20 Years On: A Look Back At TWA’s Final Year

  • byJames Pearson
  • December 7, 2021
TWA’s last flight was two decades ago on December 1st, 2001. Its end, which was perhaps inevitable, was…
Birmingham Airport Maglev
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Why Did Birmingham Airport’s Maglev Shuttle Close After Just 11 Years?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 4, 2021
Those who have traveled to Birmingham Airport (BHX) in the UK by train will be familiar with the…
Pan Am 747
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30 Years Ago Today Pan Am Ceased Operations

  • byPranjal Pande
  • December 4, 2021
On this day, 30 years ago, Pan Am flew its last commercial flight and ceased operations. The six-decade-old…
VFW 614
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50 Year Old Jet: What Was The VFW 614?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 4, 2021
The 1970s saw various new jetliner designs take to the skies. These included the likes of Concorde and…
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What Caused The Crash Of A Bulgarian Tu-154 44 Years Ago?

  • byJakov Fabinger
  • December 3, 2021
44 years ago, on 2nd December 1977, a Balkan Bulgarian Airlines Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft crashed while operating a…
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In Photos: How Concorde Ended Up On A Museum Roof In Germany

  • byJake Hardiman
  • December 1, 2021
Being such an iconic aircraft, most examples of Concorde have been preserved at airports and museums worldwide. Indeed,…
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As Seen On TV: A Look At Buffalo Airways’ Classic Fleet

  • byChris Loh
  • November 30, 2021
Are you a fan of vintage aircraft? Have you ever wanted to see a historic aircraft like the…
Paris Air Show Getty
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The Origins Of The Paris & Farnborough Airshows

  • byJustin Hayward
  • November 28, 2021
The Paris and Farnborough airshows are two of the largest such events globally. These are trade fairs, exhibiting…
Swiss Airbus A330-343 HB-JHK (2)
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19 Years Old: The History Of SWISS International Air Lines

  • byJake Hardiman
  • November 28, 2021
SWISS International Air Lines serves as the flag carrier of Switzerland from its hub at Zürich Airport. A…
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Northern Ireland’s Regional Turboprop: What Was The Short 360?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • November 28, 2021
Northern Ireland is no stranger to regional aircraft. Much of its air traffic sees small regional jets and…
Buzz Boeing 737
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KLM’s Low-Cost Subsidiary: What Happened To Buzz?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • November 27, 2021
Dutch flag carrier and SkyTeam member KLM is one of Europe’s most significant airlines. It presently has several…
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