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On this day: The crash of Continental Airlines flight 1713
On November 15, 1987, Continental Airlines flight CO1713, registration N626TX, crashed upon take-off from Stapleton International Airport in…
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…
The widebody wars: who were the Boeing 747’s biggest competitors? | Quiz
The Boeing 747 was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by American aerospace manufacturer, Boeing. …
Air Force One: US presidential planes from 1943-1990
In aviation, nothing is more synonymous with ‘North America’ than #AirForceOne. Blockbuster movies have been named after it.…
From Concorde to A380: do you know aircraft nicknames? | Quiz
This quiz was first released on February 27, 2021. Do you know the nicknames of aircraft? [Quiz] Start…
McDonnell Douglas MD-87 overshoots runway, bursts into flames
A McDonnell Douglas MD-87 caught fire and burst into flames as it was trying to take off from…
DAT to retire Europe’s last MD-83
Danish Air Transport (DAT) announced the farewell flight of its McDonnell Douglas MD-83, the last aircraft of its…
GE Aviation CF6-6 engines enter retirement after half century of service
The CF6-6 jet engine has been officially retired as of June 3, 2021. Belonging to GE Aviation, the…
FedEx flight FX5033 overshoots runway in cyclonic storm [Video]
As it was attempting to land in cyclonic conditions, a FedEx flight overshot the runway of Mumbai airport.…
Can reputation bring down aircraft? Exploring DC-10’s story
The 1970s were truly a magical time, as multiple manufacturers competed for their chance in the spotlight. Jet-powered…