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Which Airbus A380s Have Amassed The Most Flight Hours?
Several superjumbos have exceeded the 50,000-hour mark.
What Are The Most Common Jet Lag Symptoms?
Jet lag is far more than just feeling tired when flying East or West.
Wooden Wonder: The Story Of The De Havilland DH.98 'Mosquito'
The Mosquito performed daylight bombing raids over German-occupied Europe.
United Economy Vs Basic Economy: What You Need To Know
By flying United Airlines basic economy, you can save some money at the expense of not being able to choose your seat or bring a carry-on.
American Airlines' Pet Policy Explained
American Airlines allows small pets to fly in the cabin on domestic and some international flights in Central America and the Carribean.
Mil V-12: The Story Of The Largest Helicopter Ever Built
A look back at the world's largest helicopter.
What Happened To US Carrier Western Airlines?
The story of how a former mail carrier ended up merging with Delta Air Lines.
Gulfstream G650: The Celebrity Private Jet Of Choice
As of September 2022, Gulfstream has built 500 G650s.
No Longer In Service: The Story Of The Douglas DC-7
Douglas produced four different variants of the type, as well as designing an ultimately unbuilt fifth version.
Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is retired and being relpaced by the SR-72 UAV.
On-Time Departures: Which US Airports Did The Best In 2023?
In 2023, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was the number one airport in the US for on-time departures.
How Do Contra-Rotating Propellers Work?
Contra-rotating propellers are placed one behind the other on piston and turboprop-driven aircraft.
Aviastar-TU Flight 1906: The Tupolev Tu-204's First Hull Loss
Aviastar-TU flight 1906 crashed into a forest while trying to land at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
All Under One Roof: What Was Boeing's 'Move To The Lake' Project?
Boeing builds the 737 MAX at its Renton, Washington factory.
TSA PreCheck: Cost, Benefits & Advice For Applicants
Over 15 million people have signed up for TSA PreCheck.
Simulation Gone Wrong: The Crash Of Delta Air Lines Flight 9877
While performing a simulated landing, a Douglas DC-8 crashed in Louisiana, killing all onboard the aircraft and 13 people on the ground.
Pilot Breakdown: The Unusual Diversion Of JetBlue Flight 191
A story of how mental health can affect the flight deck.
In Pictures: American Airlines' Final McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Flight
The MD-80 was the last aircraft to fly American's polished aluminium livery.
Accidental Reverse Thrust Deployment: The Story Of Lauda Air Flight 004
A look back in time at how a Boeing 767 dove into a jungle in Thailand.