The Cold War led to the development of many experimental and production aircraft that could reach incredible speeds. Think of Mach 3-capable interceptors like the
Category: History
When a Boeing 747 Carried 1,088 Passengers
The Boeing 747 is truly an awesome plane, and I’m sure most of us can agree. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also
How the Iranian Air Force Acquired the F-14 Tomcat
Yes, the F-14 Tomcat is still in military service, but not with the U.S. Navy—it’s with the Iranian Air Force! Surprising, right? You might be
When PAL Operated Three Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneers
Philippine Airlines is indeed full of history and interesting stories. One of them was their quest to operate from rural airports in the 1950s and
The Women Pilots Who Delivered Fighter Planes During WWII
March is National Women’s Month. As such, airlines have been organizing flights with all-female crews to empower other women to pursue careers in what is
The MD-12 Double Decker is a Vision Unfulfilled Story
The concept of a full-length double deck commercial jetliner was not originally an Airbus concept after they created the A380. The Boeing 747 was originally
Remembering Club 707, the Airplane Restaurant in the 80s
I’m sure 80s kids from south of Manila are familiar with this. Remember that airplane restaurant called “Club 707”, a Boeing 707 parked at the
The First Plane to Fly Transatlantic Nonstop
Aviation is indeed full of interesting historical stories: the first flight ever, the first jet aircraft, the first Pacific crossing, and so much more. One
The History of Low-Cost Carriers
AirAsia, Southwest Airlines, easyJet, FlyDubai, Jet Blue, Jet Star, and Ryanair are synonymous with affordable air travel. These low-cost carriers (LCCs) have revolutionized the aviation
Five Early Airlines You May Not Know Of
When we think of early airlines, names like DELAG, KLM, Qantas, Pan Am, TWA, Avianca, and BOAC often come to mind. However, there were other,