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…
Aviation History
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Explore the captivating history of aviation, from groundbreaking achievements to influential milestones.
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…
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…
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…