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
Tag: Historic Aircraft
Cebu Pacific Gears Up for a Record-Breaking Aircraft Order
Cebu Pacific is about to make history with what’s being called the largest narrowbody aircraft order in the Philippines. CEO Mike Szucs revealed this during
Historic Aircraft: The Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat
In the 1920s and 1930s, land-based airports were scarce. As a result, flying boats, which could land on water, became the quickest air travel method.
Historic Aircraft: The Bristol Brabazon
While I was working on an article about aircraft with contra-rotating propellers, I found a unique looking plane that immediately intrigued me. After looking into
Turkish Airlines Delays 600 Aircraft Order
In a strategic move to take into account recent political changes, Turkish Airlines has decided to delay their historic order for up to 600 aircraft.
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-6 “Pacemaker”
There are few airplanes that have had as significant an impact on commercial aviation as the Douglas DC-6. Its launch represented a new era for
Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, the skies were graced by massive passenger planes known as
Historic Aircraft: The Ford Trimotor
As someone who’s passionate about aviation, I find myself constantly drawn to reading about classic aircraft. In fact, I often spend more time diving into
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 and its military counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain, hold a special place in aviation history as one of the most iconic aircraft of