American Airlines Flight 191: 45 years on from the deadliest crash in US history
May 25, 2024, will mark 45 years to the day that America watched in horror as 273 people…
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NASA’s DC-8 bows out after 37 years of groundbreaking scientific research
NASA’s DC-8-72 aircraft has completed its last mission for the US space agency after carrying out 37 years…
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle: the most fearsome US fighter jet
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, now known as the Boeing F-15 Eagle, stands as an enduring symbol of…
The Boeing 707 – the first jetliner that changed how we travel today
If it ain’t Boeing – I ain’t going: the iconic Boeing 707 storyIf it ain’t Boeing – I…
Jammed elevators led to 2021 Houston Boeing MD-87 private jet crash: NTSB
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that jammed elevators, plus the failure to implement preflight procedure,…
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III: history, features, and performance
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a modern long-haul military aviation cargo aircraft. This tactical airlifter currently plays…
MD-90 arrives at Boeing for transformation into NASA’s super-sized winged X-66A
A McDonnell Douglas MD-90 has flown into Boeing’s base in Palmdale, United States (US), to undergo a hugely…
Exploring the legacy of the F4 Phantom: history and notable features
An iconic fighter jet that has left a lasting mark on aviation history, the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom…
On this day: The crash of Continental Airlines flight 1713
On November 15, 1987, Continental Airlines flight CO1713, registration N626TX, crashed upon take-off from Stapleton International Airport in…
On this day: The crash of Alitalia flight 404
32 years ago, Alitalia (AZA) flight 404 from Milan Linate (LIN), Italy crashed into Stadlerberg Mountain while on…
The widebody wars: who were the Boeing 747’s biggest competitors? | Quiz
The Boeing 747 was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by American aerospace manufacturer, Boeing. Since…
Air Force One: US presidential planes from 1943-1990
In aviation, nothing is more synonymous with ‘North America’ than #AirForceOne. Blockbuster movies have been named after it.…
From Concorde to A380: do you know aircraft nicknames? | Quiz
This quiz was first released on February 27, 2021. Do you know the nicknames of aircraft? [Quiz] Start…
McDonnell Douglas MD-87 overshoots runway, bursts into flames
A McDonnell Douglas MD-87 caught fire and burst into flames as it was trying to take off from…
DAT to retire Europe’s last MD-83
Danish Air Transport (DAT) announced the farewell flight of its McDonnell Douglas MD-83, the last aircraft of its…
GE Aviation CF6-6 engines enter retirement after half century of service
The CF6-6 jet engine has been officially retired as of June 3, 2021. Belonging to GE Aviation, the…
FedEx flight FX5033 overshoots runway in cyclonic storm [Video]
As it was attempting to land in cyclonic conditions, a FedEx flight overshot the runway of Mumbai airport.…
Can reputation bring down aircraft? Exploring DC-10’s story
The 1970s were truly a magical time, as multiple manufacturers competed for their chance in the spotlight. Jet-powered…