Stretched Turboprop: The Story Of The Lesser-Known Fokker 60
Just four examples of this larger variant of the popular Fokker 50 were produced.
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What Happened To Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano's Boeing 767s?
The former Bolivian flag carrier flew two different variants of the twin-engine widebody.
Viasa Flight 742: The Douglas DC-9's Deadliest Accident
At the time of the crash in 1969, Viasa Flight 742 was the deadliest accident in aviation history.
This Time Last Year: KLM Says Goodbye To The Boeing 747
The big blue 747-400 was an iconic part of KLM's long-haul operations. It's hard to believe that the Dutch carrier no longer operates the jumbo jet.
Complicated Investigation: The Crash Of South African Airways Flight 406
In 1967 a South African Airways Vickers Viscount crashed into the sea while on approach to East London Airport (ELS), killing all passengers and crew.
How Did The Lockheed L-749 Constellation Differ From The Earlier L-649 Model?
The Lockheed Constellation was a big part of commercial aviation during the early years of passenger air travel. How did the type evolve?
Experimental Aircraft: What Was The Douglas DC-4E?
Backed by four Pratt & Whitney R-2180-S1A1-G Twin Hornet 1s, the plane had a cruise speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) and a range of 1,900 NM (3,500 km).
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The Story Of The Airspeed AS.57 'Ambassador'
In 1943 the British government asked Airspeed to design a short to medium-haul passenger aircraft to replace the DC-3.
Tough Cookie: 88 Years Of The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
The type was an integral member of civil and military fleets worldwide.
The Life And Times Of Aviation Entrepreneur Freddie Laker
With a passion for aviation along with an illustrious career record, Sir Freddie is widely considered to be the pioneer of low-cost air travel.
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Braniff International: A Trailblazer In Airline Livery Design
The story of how one US airline in the 1960s set a new trend in airline livery design that remains truly unique to this day.
How Has Inflight Catering Evolved Over The Years?
There have been many changes in airline catering as flying has evolved, both at the front and back of the aircraft.
In Photos: The Airbus A380's Inaugural Passenger Flight
Passengers from all over the world were on the scene to celebrate the introduction of the powerhouse.
The Story Of Short-Lived Canadian Low-Cost Carrier Jetsgo
The airline was operational for less than three years in the early to mid-2000s.
How A Botched Water Cannon Salute Grounded A Virgin Atlantic A330
The incident affected Virgin Atlantic's inaugural flight from Manchester to Atlanta.
Long-Haul Low-Cost Pioneer: The Story Of Loftleiðir Icelandic
The carrier was active for 35 years.
The Story Of Short-Lived US Carrier Hooters Air
The airline launched flights 18 years ago this month.
The Story Of Southwest Flight 1455's Runway Overrun
Despite the aircraft having to be written off, there were minimal injuries onboard.
Throwback: The BOAC Plane That Landed On The River Thames
The feat commemorated 30 years of commercial air transport in the UK.
The Story Of Monarch's Boeing 737 MAX Order
The airline spent almost $5bn on new jets, but collapsed before taking delivery.