The fallen sporting heroes tragically killed in air disasters
For many, air travel symbolizes adventure, freedom and the pursuit of something greater, so when it goes tragically…
Aviation History
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Explore the captivating history of aviation, from groundbreaking achievements to influential milestones.
Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crash: the tragedy that toppled the captain as King
As commercial airline safety has improved, and aircraft technology has become more advanced, thankfully, the number of fatal…
A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II: over 50 years in service
The A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the ‘Warthog’, has proven itself as a mainstay within the world of…
35 years ago: The loss of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland
December 21 marks a tragic milestone in aviation history. On this day in 1988, a Pan American (Pan…
The Soviet era’s fastest plane: the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
During the 1960s, the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau, ‘MiG’, was looking to design a new aircraft to…
The SR-71 Blackbird: unveiling the fastest plane ever built
The SR-71 Blackbird was an extraordinary aircraft that was developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division for the United…
JAL Flight 123 – aviation’s deadliest single-aircraft disaster
On the evening of August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 departed from Tokyo Haneda Airport, bound for…
Plans to revive Heathrow’s forgotten Concorde as London tourist attraction
A group of aviation enthusiasts are raising money in an audacious bid to bring London Heathrow’s Concorde to…
The phonetic alphabet: understanding Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and more
Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use…
Vintage BAC 1-11 is towed through the streets of Southampton
On November 25, 2023, the citizens of Southampton, on England’s southern coast, woke up the extraordinary sight of…
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its…
The history and importance of the rudder in aircraft
The world of aviation is a marvel of human innovation and engineering. While many components of an aircraft…
Today in aviation history: Air France celebrates 90 years in the air
On this day 90 years ago, Air France was born. Throughout its long history, this iconic airline has…
Korean Air donates $25 million and retired Boeing 747 to LA museum
The California Science Center, located in Los Angeles, California, has received $25 million from Korean Air to name…
Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown: the death-defying WW2 pilot who flew 487 types of aircraft
The British Royal navy pilot Capt. Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown was 96 years old when he passed away at…
In history: the 1976 Zagreb mid-air collision
47 years ago, on September 10, 1976, two aircraft collided over Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) killing all 176 people.…
Boeing 777 vs 787: a comparative analysis of features and performance
In the realm of modern aviation, Boeing is established as one of the most influential and innovative aircraft…
Korean Air Lines Flight 007: the Boeing 747 shot down by a Soviet Su-15 in 1983
On August 31, 1983, Korean Air Lines (today known as Korean Air) Flight 007 left John F. Kennedy…