INFORMATIONALMay 12, 2024Historic Monuments Sometimes Prevent Airports from ExpandingThe National Park Service's Registry of Historic Places impacts the ability for airports to expand without written consent by local history and preservation staffs.Read More →
NEWSApr 22, 2024New Data Suggests a Rise in Aircraft Near-MissesWhile it is true that plane collisions occur quite frequently, recent events may be overstating just how often they may occur. Accidents themselves do not occur as often as many believe and it is incredibly rare for a plane to experience difficulties during the flight itself. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 12, 2024Before GPS: How Did Pilots Navigate in the Early Days of Aviation?Before GPS, pilots used several navigation methods. These include pilotage, dead reckoning, the beacon station system, radio ranges, radar, and INS. Future systems will leverage computer power, broadband connectivity, and AI. Read More →
STORIESApr 06, 2024The Aircraft That Mysteriously Caught Fire: South African Airways Flight 295Whenever a major air incident occurs, authorities can determine the cause of the crash following a comprehensive investigation. However, the case of South African Airways Flight 295 is unique. Unfortunately, the exact cause of this tragedy continues to remain unknown. This is the mystery of the Helderberg, a Boeing 747-200 from South African Airways.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 04, 2024What Happened to Donald Trump's $365 Million, All-Boeing 727 Airline?Aside from being a successful businessman and a former American president, Donald Trump is also known for his stunning private Boeing 757. But did you know that Trump once owned his own airline some 30 years back? We will be recounting the story of the Trump Shuttle.Read More →
STORIESApr 03, 2024Long Live the Queen: The Ageless Reign of the Boeing 747The 747 has flown for nearly half the entire history of aviation. It will continue to serve for decades to come. Read More →
STORIESApr 02, 2024Remembering Hooters Air: The Restaurant's Attempt to Launch an AirlineHooters Air was a short-lived brand experiment by the US-based restaurant chain that ultimately failed. However, it did intrigue the public enough for many to try it. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 30, 2024How This Boeing 747 Went SupersonicWhen we think of supersonic travel, we immediately think of aircraft like the Concorde and various types of fighter jets. That's because these aircraft were built to regularly fly at supersonic speeds. But what if I told you that a Boeing 747 once went supersonic? Believe it or not, this happened back in 1991 and that's what we will be discussing today.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024Who Are the Air Marshals and What Do They Do?The US Federal Air Marshal Service is a historic group of highly trained officers designated to keeping air travel safe. Although tough to get into, the job is met with prestige and intrigue. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024The Unusual Things Airlines Transport Besides PassengersAviation has facilitated the transport of various commodities aside from passengers and the usual cargo. When the time comes to transport some large loads, aviation is there to help. Airlines often transport unusual items for various reasons.Read More →
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