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Have you seen these vintage Qantas Boeing 707 TV commercials?
The introduction of jet air travel revolutionised the airline industry, as is evident from these Qantas Boeing 707…
Does anyone remember the Swedish Saab 340?
The Saab 340 is a Swedish regional aircraft, which first flew on 25 January 1983. Designed to seat…
Does anyone remember the handy Beechcraft 1900?
The Beechcraft 1900 is a regional airliner which first flew on 3 September 1982. It is designed to…
Does anyone remember the Japanese Mitsubishi MC-20?
The Mitsubishi MC-20 was a Japanese passenger aircraft, derived from the Mitsubishi Ki-57 transport. First flying in late…
Was the Stratocruiser Boeing’s most unsafe plane?
The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser entered service with Pan American on 1 April 1949. Innovative for its double-deck configuration,…
What’s it like plane spotting in Skiathos, Europe’s St. Maarten?
Plane spotting is a lot more fun than people give it credit for. Spending an hour or two…
Ever wondered how Britain lost its commercial aviation lead to the Americans?
Following the second world war, Britain had a commanding technological lead over most of the world in aviation.…
My Favorite Aviation Videos
There are some aviation videos, which I watch repeatedly, because I find them so fascinating. When I am…
Have you seen this fun retrospective video on the Airport movie series?
Back in the 1970s, disaster movies were all the rage. Famous pictures such as The Towering Inferno and…
Why did Eastern Air Lines go bankrupt?
Eastern Air Lines was once one of the largest airlines in the United States, with its origins dating…