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Does anyone remember the flying hotel, the Junkers Ju 90?
The Junkers Ju 90 was a German aircraft powered by four BMW 132 H-1 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial piston…
Have you seen this excellent new Lockheed Constellation video?
The Lockheed Constellation is regarded as one of the most beautiful aircraft to ever grace the sky. In…
Do you know the history of Aer Lingus? You will after seeing this!
The history of Aer Lingus is a fascinating story. It’s probably not too surprising, considering the airline is…
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…
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,…
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…
What is this Lockheed L-1011 TriStar doing on the beach in Cotonou?
When aircraft are no longer wanted, they are usually scrapped with anything recoverable recycled. Some manage to be…
Is this the most graphic yet useful airline safety video you’ve ever seen?
Airline safety videos run the gamut from utterly dry and boring to an all singing, all dancing disco…
Does anyone remember the French Bloch MB.220?
The Bloch MB.220 was a twin engine airliner that first flew on 11 June 1936 from Villacoublay, just…
Here’s a video on what is happening at Berlin’s closed Tegel Airport
Berlin once had three major airports, which were Tempelhof, Schönefeld and Tegel Airport. It was decided to consolidate…