From crop dusting to global megacarrier: Marking 100 years of Delta Air Lines
There are only a handful of airlines in existence that have celebrated 100 years of operations. After all,…
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Air enthusiasts to have the chance to fly on a vintage Ford Tri-Motor airliner
Aviation enthusiasts will be offered a rare chance to fly on one of the world’s earliest commercial airliners…
Royal Family lead tributes after last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
Members of the Royal Family have led tributes after the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John ‘Paddy’…
RAF returns historic Hurricane and Spitfire warbirds to airshow flying duties
Coming as welcome news to aviation enthusiasts worldwide, the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced that it…
From airmail to American Airlines: The story of US Airways
Once a powerhouse of American aviation, US Airways was a notable success story of the 20th century. What…
The day the music died: The Buddy Holly plane crash explained
Immortalized in Don McLean’s hit song American Pie, ‘the day the music died’ is a reference to one…
The stories of heroism behind World War Two’s famous aircraft wreckages
According to the Dutch government around 5,500 aircraft were lost over the country during World War Two, giving…
Cathay Pacific returns to Kai Tak as carrier sponsors new events arena: video
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is returning to its roots at the former site of its spiritual home –…
The Learjet crash that almost killed Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker
On September 19, 2008, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker boarded a Learjet 60 at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in…
How one man cost American Airlines £21M using his lifetime first class air pass
The very idea of possessing an air pass that allows the holder unlimited first class travel for life…
Elvis Presley’s airplanes: The Lisa Marie, the Hound Dog II and the ‘lost jet’
Elvis Presley, the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling solo…
What are the 5 DEFCON levels and what do they mean?
DEFCON stands for Defense Readiness Condition. The US military uses this ranking system to signal its readiness for…
Lufthansa Technik rolls out fully renovated 1957 Lockheed Starliner in Hamburg
Employees from Lufthansa Technik in Germany have marked a significant milestone in their quest to bring life back…
Ranked: Top 10 fastest fighter jets in the world in 2025
When it comes to aerial combat, speed counts. Whether it’s an air superiority fighter designed to dominate the…
Skeletons on board? The truth behind Santiago Flight 513’s disappearance
In 1989, when people opened their newspapers to read that a missing 1950s airliner had turned up 35…
The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash: What went wrong?
On October 20th, 1977, while promoting their latest album, American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was en route to…
Rare passenger jets: The aircraft you need to fly before they’re gone
These 10 rare passengers jets are dwindling in numbers - six have under 10 examples still flying!
DDA Classic Airlines’ Douglas DC-3 saved from retirement at the last minute
Just days after DDA Classic Airlines (formerly known as the Dutch Dakota Association) flew its last planned commercial…