JAL Flight 123 – aviation’s deadliest single-aircraft disaster
On the evening of August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 departed from Tokyo Haneda Airport, bound for…
Aviation History
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Explore the captivating history of aviation, from groundbreaking achievements to influential milestones.
Elvis Presley planes: the Lisa Marie, the Hound Dog II, and L-1329
Elvis Presley, the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ is recognized as the best-selling solo artist of all time…
Plans to revive Heathrow’s forgotten Concorde as London tourist attraction
A group of aviation enthusiasts are raising money in an audacious bid to bring London Heathrow’s Concorde to…
The phonetic alphabet: understanding Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and more
Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use…
DEFCON levels: what they are and what do they mean?
What is the DEFCON system? DEFCON – that is, Defense Readiness Condition is a ranking system used by the…
Vintage BAC 1-11 is towed through the streets of Southampton
On November 25, 2023, the citizens of Southampton, on England’s southern coast, woke up the extraordinary sight of…
Mysterious Santiago Flight 513: exploring a modern legend
Few stories capture the human imagination quite like those that cross the borders of reality and venture into…
Revealed: Top 10 world’s fastest fighter jets in 2024
With the SR-71 long retired, and the X-15 having stopped flying during the 1960s, the quickest aircraft flying…
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its…
The history and importance of the rudder in aircraft
The world of aviation is a marvel of human innovation and engineering. While many components of an aircraft…
Today in aviation history: Air France celebrates 90 years in the air
On this day 90 years ago, Air France was born. Throughout its long history, this iconic airline has…
Korean Air donates $25 million and retired Boeing 747 to LA museum
The California Science Center, located in Los Angeles, California, has received $25 million from Korean Air to name…
Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown: the death-defying WW2 pilot who flew 487 types of aircraft
The British Royal navy pilot Capt. Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown was 96 years old when he passed away at…
In history: the 1976 Zagreb mid-air collision
47 years ago, on September 10, 1976, two aircraft collided over Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) killing all 176 people.…
Boeing 777 vs 787: a comparative analysis of features and performance
In the realm of modern aviation, Boeing is established as one of the most influential and innovative aircraft…
Korean Air Lines Flight 007: the Boeing 747 shot down by a Soviet Su-15 in 1983
On August 31, 1983, Korean Air Lines (today known as Korean Air) Flight 007 left John F. Kennedy…
Miracle on the Hudson: the remarkable story of US Airways Flight 1549
The term ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ has become synonymous with a heartwarming tale of heroism, quick thinking and…
How one of Britain’s deadliest disasters shaped the future of aviation safety
During the morning of August 22, 1985, British Airtours Flight 28M, a Boeing 737-200, was scheduled to depart…