The Dassault Mercure: France’s answer to the Boeing 737 that failed to take off
The dawn of the jet age brought with it a range of new aircraft designed for a variety…
Aviation History
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Explore the captivating history of aviation, from groundbreaking achievements to influential milestones.
World War II: three pivotal events when aircraft turned the tide of history
When World War II drew to a close with the unconditional surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945,…
The Royal Air Force Museum and Virgin Atlantic enter commercial partnership
The Royal Air Force Museum (RAF Museum) based in London, England has announced that it has entered into…
50 years and counting – marking half a century of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
During 2024, not only has the city of Paris been hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but Paris-Charles…
Junkers’ comeback: How a luggage magnate brought back a legendary aviation brand
Visitors to the Sun’n Fun 2024 Aerospace Expo, which took place in April 2024 in Lakeland, Florida, came…
How London-Heathrow usurped Croydon Airport and stole its aviation crown
The London borough of Croydon is known for being the most populated area of the capital of the…
35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10
35 years ago this week, the crew operating a routine transcontinental US passenger service faced a dramatic, unprecedented…
Pan Am to make short-lived return in 2025 as travel firm plans nostalgic flights
A US-based travel agency is planning to revive the Pan American (Pan Am) brand for a short nostalgic…
30 years ago: How a jet flown by King Charles overran a Scottish runway in 1994
On this day 30 years ago, a British Aerospace 146-100 four-engine jet operated by the Royal Air Force…
Awesome at 80: Europe’s last Catalina flying boat remains air show favorite
Flying boats are a rare breed of aircraft these days. Yet while their popularity as versatile flying machines…
From the desert to the world: Marking 40 years since the birth of Emirates
Not only is Emirates one of the world’s leading airlines, but it has also grown to be one…
Restored former Olympic Airways Boeing 727 goes on display in Athens
A Boeing 727 that was left abandoned at an airport that previously served as Athens’ main international gateway…
1969: How three aeronautical milestones in one year changed how we travel by air
Looking back through the past six decades, many milestones in aviation can be identified. From the invention of…
The Aviation Traders Carvair: History’s curious-looking airborne car ferry
It’s now almost 121 years since the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first powered aircraft. Since that momentous…
Learjet embarks on global circumnavigation to raise aircraft restoration funds
On April 3, 2024, a Learjet 36A (with registration N41GJ) embarked on an around-the world trip, with the…
30 Years Ago: How a child’s cockpit visit caused the loss of Aeroflot flight 593
On March 23, 1994, an Aeroflot Airbus A310 crashed in a remote mountainous region of southern Russia, killing…
From small-scale startup to low-cost leviathan – marking 40 years of Ryanair
2024 marks 40 years since the incorporation of Ryanair. Now Europe’s largest airline both in terms of aircraft…
The tragedy of Alaska Airlines Flight 261: what went wrong?
On January 31, 2000, the aviation world was shaken by the tragic events surrounding Alaska Airlines Flight 261. …