Looking back at Japan’s Kamikaze pilots: history, strategy and downfall
If you’re an aviation geek or enthusiast, chances are you’ve visited several war and aviation museums around the…
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Discover articles about the history of aviation, significant milestones, pioneering aviators, and key moments that have shaped the aviation industry.
A brief history of the Boeing 737 family and its enduring success
In November 2023, the Boeing Airplane Company announced that the certification process involving its 737 MAX 10 was…
The rise and fall of US Airways: its history and legacy
US Airways, once a prominent player in the American aviation industry, had a rich and eventful history before…
From runway to catwalk: how aviation milestones inspired fashion design
What do aviation and fashion have in common? The industries both contribute a large percentage to the global…
Airbus A320: a game-changer in commercial aviation
The Airbus A320 has established itself as a pioneering aircraft in the aviation industry, delivering exceptional performance, efficiency…
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…
How well do you know the airports across the globe?
Airports are complex systems consisting of terminal buildings, runways, aprons, and various other facilities. Dedicated to commercial, cargo,…
On this day: The crash of Alitalia flight 404
32 years ago, Alitalia (AZA) flight 404 from Milan Linate (LIN), Italy crashed into Stadlerberg Mountain while on…
On this day: The crash of American Airlines Flight 587
Twenty-one years ago, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) flight 587, a routine passenger flight from New York to the…
History Hour: Flying the Channel: Louis Blériot
On the morning of July 25, 1909, Louis Blériot landed at Northfall Meadow near Dover Castle, England. A…
Jean Batten – The incredible, overlooked story of an aviatrix
On May 23, 1934, a small crowd accompanied by a single news crew gathered at Darwin airport awaiting…
Today in history: Delta Air Lines founded
Ninety-seven years ago today, Delta Air Lines was founded in the city of Macon, Georgia. What began as…
What is the oldest airline in Africa?
Singling out a region’s oldest airline can be difficult. With KLM, the undisputed oldest airline in the world,…
Explainer: the history of MRO
For every pilot, there are numerous hard-working ground crew plying their trade behind the scenes. For every smooth…
35 years since Japan Airlines Flight 123 crash
August 12, 2020, marks the tragic 35 year anniversary of Japan Airlines Flight 123 crash, the deadliest single-aircraft…
Retrospective: The beginning of the end of Airbus A340
Airbus was competing with Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed’s TriStar only in short and mid-hauls until 1993. But…