INFORMATIONALNov 19, 2023The Mysterious Plane Crash of a UN Secretary in CongoThe second secretary general of the United Nations met an untimely end in a plane crash during the Congo Crisis in 1961. The circumstances behind this plane crash still remain a mystery. New information that has surfaced in recent years paints a different narrative about the plane crash than that of official authorities regarding the incident. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 17, 2023The World's Five Worst Mid-air CollisionsMid-air collisions are exceptionally rare but present some of the most horrifying crashes in history. There is almost no possibility for survival, given the high rate of speed and altitude these crashes typically occur. This article recaps the five worst mid-air collisions based on fatalities.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 12, 2023A Tribute to the Texas Raiders One Year LaterThe "Texas Raiders" B-17, owned by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) started it's life as a Boeing PB-1 AWACS Registered as 44-83872 this PB-1W was among the last 20 B-17s built by Douglas under license with Boeing. It came off the production line in Long Beach, California on July 12, 1945 and entered service with VX-4, located at NAS Patuxent River in the United States Navy nine days later on July 21. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023The World's Best Airport LoungesWith airlines transporting millions of passengers annually, they have invested millions into showing their luxuriousness and sleek styles. From Frankfurt to Istanbul, airlines worldwide have unique styles with bars, spas, and cigar lounges. Let's look at the top 5 best lounges around this sphere we call Earth.Read More →
NEWSNov 10, 2023The Christmas Eve Hijacking of 1999: What Happened on Indian Airlines Flight 814?The hijacking of a flight in India became a notable event in the country's aviation history. Indian Airlines Flight 814 (IC 814) was flying an Airbus A300 aircraft from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi on December 24, 1999. Unfortunately, the Indian Airlines flight did not land in Delhi as planned.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 29, 2023The Haunted Crash Site of Delta Air Lines Flight 191On August 2, 1985, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar operated by Delta Air Lines crashed short of runway 17L (now 17C) at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. The cause? Mother nature herself. The flight was a scheduled service from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles with a stop in Dallas. What was seemingly a normal flight would turn deadly in seconds.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 26, 2023Airplane Windows are Round Because This Plane Kept CrashingOval windows are commonplace in modern aviation, but why do engineers prefer them? The history dates back to the failure of the de Havilland Comet, which employed square windows that would prove to be fatal.Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2023Pakistan International Airlines Cancels Flights Amid Fuel CrisisPakistan International Airlines, the flag carrier of Pakistan, is no stranger to struggles. The airline was recently forced to cancel the vast majority of its flights on Sunday, October 22nd, citing a fuel shortage.
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INFORMATIONALSep 27, 2023Understanding IATA Codes: Why do Airports Have Three-Letter Codes?Have you tried booking a flight, but destinations are only listed as three-lettered codes like JFK, CDG, OR LAX? Have you ever heard someone tell you they are flying to SFO airport but didn't know what they meant? Well, this article will answer the burning question for you!Read More →
NEWSSep 26, 2023Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism?Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies.
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