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…
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How one of Britain’s deadliest disasters shaped the future of aviation safety
During the morning of August 22, 1985, British Airtours Flight 28M, a Boeing 737-200, was scheduled to depart…
From Armstrong to Whittle: 9 of the most influential figures in aviation history
Air travel has had the effect of liberating human beings. Distance and time no longer confine us as…
From Pan Am to FlyBe: 12 famous airlines that vanished from our skies
After much turmoil in recent years, the airline industry finally appears to be on the up. More people are…
Wreck of WW2 US aircraft carrier destroyed by Japanese kamikaze strike found
A United States (US) aircraft carrier that was destroyed during the Second World War has been found by…
North American P-51 Mustang: a legendary fighter plane and its history
The North American P-51 Mustang, a legendary fighter plane, holds an indelible place in aviation history as one…
Exploring the features and specifications of the Boeing 787-9
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an American state-of-the-art aircraft that has revolutionized air travel with its advanced technology,…
H-4 Spruce Goose: the largest flying boat ever built and its impact on aviation history
The Spruce Goose – or to use its official name, the Hughes H-4 Hercules – holds a significant…
Different types of fuselage and their role in aircraft design
Used to describe the central body of a flying machine, the word ‘fuselage’ originated in France in the…
The different types of transponders used in aviation
What is a transponder?A transponder is an electronic device found on aircraft that helps to identify them on…
On this day: Tenerife, aviation’s deadliest disaster
On this day 46 years ago, on the afternoon of March 27, 1977, a terrorist group detonated a…
Today in history: Pan Am Flight 103, Lockerbie
On the evening of December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was cruising at 31,000 feet over the…
What happened to Braniff Airways?
In 1970, Braniff International Airways accepted delivery of the 100th Boeing 747, the first of 12 in its…
Qantas celebrates its centenary with an historic flight
A century after the first customer and a bag of letters made their way over the Queensland outback,…
Air India: the crashes on Mont Blanc
Seventy-two years ago, on November 3, 1950, Air India Flight 245 was cruising over the Alps with 40…
50 years after his death, Sikorsky endures as the father of the helicopter
On this day in 1972, world renowned aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky passed away. Known as the father of…
How much do you know about Airbus? | Quiz
Airbus is considered a global leader in aerospace, delivering products and services across a variety of sectors. But…
The story of Airbus: the genesis of a European giant
While Airbus is now considered to be an essential name in the aviation industry, the manufacturer came close…