Wright Brothers Day: Celebrating The Anniversary Of The First Powered Heavier-Than-Air Flight
It is 119 years ago today that the Wright Brothers took their place in aviation history.
Spot The Difference: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Vs Lockheed Tristar
What were the key differences between the once highly popular tri-jets?
What Happened To AOM French Airlines?
The airline was formed and disappeared through the consolidation of the French airline industry.
What Happened To Cal Air Interntional?
The airline underwent various name changes before finally closing its doors in 1990.
The Story Of The Mid-Air Collision Involving Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182
How a bright sunny Californian autumn morning turned into horror for all those involved in this disaster.
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A Historical Look At The FedEx Fleet Over The Years
The express package mega-carrier started from very humble beginnings 49 years ago.
What Happened To Court Line Aviation?
An early trailblazer of the UK charter scene that quickly fell on hard times.
The Story Of 'Miss Macao': The World’s First Commercial Airline Hijacking
The dramatic events and the bizarre conclusion surrounding the first-ever commercial airline hijacking remain remarkable to this day.
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25 Years Ago: How A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear
In 1997, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 made a dramatic landing at London Heathrow Airport after suffering landing gear issues.
What Happened To Nationair Canada?
The short-lived airline grew to be Canada's third-largest carrier at one point.
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The Fatal Errors That Caused The Loss Of Singapore Airlines Flight 006
A string of mistakes led to the loss of a Boeing 747-400 and the lives of 83 passengers and crew.
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What Happened To Dan-Air London?
What became of the historic airline that was once a major player in British aviation?
What Happened To PrivatAir?
The private Swiss airline became a sizeable operator before its demise in 2018.
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Link Airways And FlyPelican: Australia's Third Tier Lifeline Airlines
Serving smaller communities, both carriers have carved their own niches in Australia's domestic aviation scene.
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The Story Of The Rugged Dornier 228 Turboprop
The Dornier 228 is a twin-engine turboprop capable of transporting up to 19 passengers or cargo with STOL capabilities.
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Where It All Began: Visiting The Wright Brothers National Memorial
Everything we cover on Simple Flying comes back to two men, one day on a beach in North Carolina.
The Ins And Outs Of London Heathrow Airport's Curfews
Heathrow limits what can be flown during the nighttime hours, but there are still flights... Let's see what's allowed and what's not.
Facts To Impress Your Seatmate With On Your Next Long-Haul Flight
Interesting information about passenger flights that your neighbor simply needs to know!
The Fortnight Of Fear That Was The Hijacking Of Kuwait Airways Flight 422
How a straightforward hijacking developed into a 16-day ordeal of terror.
What Happened To The First Qantas Boeing 747-400?
The record-breaking Jumbo escaped the breaker's axe to become a cherished museum exhibit.