Which Airlines Flew The Most Trijets?
From the 1960s and 1970s, three-engine trijet aircraft were a common sight with many airlines. They served an…
Headwinds Force Domestic AA 737 Flight To Divert For Fuel
There has been plenty of flight disruption this holiday season. A new COVID variant has led to increased…
Why Does New York Have So Many Airports?
Many large cities have several airports. This can complicate travel and connections, but there is usually a reason…
What Happened To Boeing’s Proposed Supersonic Jet?
Supersonic travel has been on hold since the retirement of Concorde in 2003. The European-built Concorde and the…
Battle Of The Narrowbodies: Boeing 737 Vs A320 Vs MC-21
The Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320 dominate narrowbody fleets globally. Competition is on the way, though, with…
Why Does KLM Have Such A Strong Presence At UK Regional Airports?
KLM has a significant presence in the UK, serving 16 airports. Some of these are not connected by…
What Happened to Air Astana’s 757 Aircraft?
Air Astana today operates an Airbus-dominated narrowbody fleet. Until recently, though, this fleet included the popular Boeing 757.…
The First Operator Of Each Boeing 737 Type
The Boeing 737 has been the most popular jet series to date. Boeing has delivered over 10,000 to…
Which Aircraft Did Alitalia Fly?
Alitalia most recently operated an Airbus-dominated fleet, with an Airbus narrowbody fleet and a mixed Airbus and Boeing…
What Is Jeppesen: A Look At Boeing’s Flight Planning Subsidiary
Jeppesen is one of the largest companies globally that offers navigational and flight planning software. It was founded…
Why Was The Concorde Cockpit So Complex?
Concorde was different from other aircraft in many ways. Supersonic ability was, of course, the key, but there…
What Happened To British Airtours?
Anyone flying out of or into London Gatwick or Manchester during the 1970s and 1980s may remember British…
The Rise And Fall Of Air Canada Tango
Air Canada operates several subsidiaries and different brands today – including Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada Express, and…
Which Airlines Flew The Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is one of the most important aircraft to date. It was the first commercially successful…
Why Do Some Aircraft Have Letters Painted Above The Cockpit?
Have you ever noticed the letters, or numbers, painted above the cockpit windows on the front of some…
What Were KLM’s Most Famous Aircraft?
KLM is one of just a few airlines to have celebrated its 100th anniversary. Unsurprisingly, with this long…
What Happens When Aircraft Exceed The Speed Of Sound
Concorde is, of course, a well-remembered aircraft. It could fly at speeds over twice the speed of sound,…
Why Does Doha Have Two Adjacent Airports?
Plenty of large cities around the world have two or more airports. These have often been built at…
Why Passengers Dread Getting SSSS On A Boarding Pass
Have you ever noticed having the four letters ‘SSSS’ printed on your boarding pass? This author has many…
The Origins Of The Paris & Farnborough Airshows
The Paris and Farnborough airshows are two of the largest such events globally. These are trade fairs, exhibiting…
Which Airports Does Fraport Own?
German company Fraport is well known as the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA). But it also…
Is The 777X Bigger Than The 747?
The upcoming Boeing 777X promises a lot for both airlines and passengers. The largest engines to date, the…
What Is A Nautical Mile And Why Do We Use Them?
Flight and travel statistics are often complicated. This is undoubtedly the case with distance and speed measurement. We…
Aircraft Deicing: Everything You Need To Know
Winter conditions mean aircraft deicing in many locations. We have all seen this taking place at airports, with…