STORIESAug 24, 2024Mike Shampine: Delta Pilot, Air Force Officer, ArtistMike Shampine combines his lifelong love of art and aviation as a Delta Airlines pilot, and Air Force C-17 commander, and a professional artist. Read More →
STORIESAug 10, 2024The Story of the Death Trap DC-10 AirplaneThe DC-10 has an infamous history of crashing. But is it its own fault? Let's find out.Read More →
STORIESAug 08, 2024Meet "Hazel", a Homebuilt Hatz-Classic That Took Nearly 10 Years to FinishHazel, a homebuilt Hatz Classic built by Rick and Kathy Shultz, attended the 2024 EAA AirVenture. Hazel is a symbol of the grassroots of all grassroots aviation, not only a homebuilt but a homebuilt from the plans up, a Hatz Classic two-place biplane with a nine-cylinder Verner radial under a gleaming stainless steel cowling brought at a mirror-like reflective shine.Read More →
STORIESAug 08, 2024Gone But Not Forgotten: Aviation Legend Burt Rutan's Moving Tribute to His Late Brother at Oshkosh AirshowBurt Rutan's moving tribute to his brother Dick at the opening of EAA AirVenture 24 in Oshkosh, WI.Read More →
STORIESAug 07, 2024Boeing 777 vs 787: The Battle of Boeing Widebody AircraftThe two most common Boeing widebody aircraft you can fly nowadays are the 777 and 787. Both aircraft are twin-aisle and twin-engine airliners primarily used on long-haul flights.
But what other characteristics make these Boeing bestsellers so similar...and what sets them apart?Read More →
STORIESAug 04, 2024The Story Behind the Airbus Baby Bus: The Airbus A318With Airbus only ever having sold 80 Airbus A318s, the aircraft type is often considered a flop Why did the aircraft sell so poorly?Read More →
STORIESAug 01, 2024 Is Singapore to JFK Truly the Longest Flight in the World?Amazing advancements in aviation technology have made the world a much smaller place. The current longest flights in the world connect opposite sides of the planet in a matter of hours.
You may already know what the world's longest flight is. Let's examine more regarding this unique route and what sorts of amenities are available to help passengers pass the long hours.Read More →
STORIESJul 29, 2024Passenger Awarded $2700 After Sri Lankan Airlines Loses BagAn Australian traveller's luggage got lost at the start of a long, international trip. While his luggage didn't make it with him overseas, technical difficulties rerouted it by accident in the latter parts of his travels. His dispute with two airlines lasted for 18 months until legal representation stepped in.Read More →
STORIESJul 25, 2024Can the Airbus A321XLR Replace the Boeing 757?It's a question that has seemingly become more common in the past few years: Will Airbus' new A321XLR be a proper replacement for the legendary Boeing 757? The debate over whether there will ever be a proper 757 replacement has been raging for a while. However, now Airbus might have an aircraft that can finally replace the flying pencil.Read More →
STORIESJul 01, 2024Boeing 737 vs. Airbus A320: The Ultimate Narrowbody Aircraft ShowdownNo two aircraft have made air travel more accessible than the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. These are the two most common aircraft families in the world, so much so that one of these aircraft lands or takes off every 2.5 seconds. Today, we will analyze and compare these two narrowbody competitors.
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