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About Jake Hardiman

Evergreen Manager - A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for aviation history, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft even if doing so demands an unorthodox itinerary. A keen amateur photographer, he also recently reached the milestone of flying his 100th sector as a passenger. Based in Norwich, UK.

Latest Articles

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Original Variant: The Last Remaining Operators Of The Airbus A321-100

This version of the stretched-fuselage narrowbody hasn't enjoyed the popularity seen by later variants.

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Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

The aircraft has a long and varied history, catering to VIP and military operators alike.

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What Are The Longest Non-Stop Routes From Doha Hamad International Airport In 2024?

The Middle Eastern hub represents the start and end of some seriously lengthy flights.

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32 Years Of Flight: The Oldest Active Example Of Each Airbus A340 Variant

Almost 70 A340s worldwide are still active today.

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737 MAX 7 Certification Remains Uncertain After Boeing Withdraws Safety Exemption Request

The manufacturer had previously been hoping to get the aircraft certified this year.

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Which Airbus A380s Have Amassed The Most Flight Hours?

Several superjumbos have exceeded the 50,000-hour mark.

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German Leisure Carrier: The Condor Fleet In 2024

The airline is presently undergoing something of a fleet modernization process.

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Ryanair Wants Any Boeing 737 MAX Orders That May Be Canceled By US Airlines

The Irish low-cost carrier has noted an improvement in quality after checking recent deliveries from Boeing.

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Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week

The top aviation news stories from the last seven days.

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Mil V-12: The Story Of The Largest Helicopter Ever Built

A look back at the world's largest helicopter.

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What Are The Best Seats In Each Class On Emirates' Airbus A380s?

How to make the most of your time onboard the UAE flag carrier's double-decker giants.

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Why Has London-New York Historically Been Such A Lucrative Route?

It's a famous route often associated with the term 'transatlantic crossing,' but let's look at what has made London-New York such a famous corridor.

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The Australian-Registered Commercial Aircraft With The Most Flight Hours On The Clock

The country is home to some seriously busy airliners!

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A Look At The Oldest Active Swedish-Registered Commercial Aircraft

The country is home to a dozen active commercial planes with more than 30 years of flying under their belts.

Discover Airlines Airbus A320 Landing In Tenerife 1
Discover Airlines Cabin Crew & Pilots Due To Strike Tomorrow

The unions involved have expressed their frustrations at Discover Airlines' unwillingness to negotiate.

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Throwback: When KLM Said Goodbye To The Boeing 747

The big blue 747-400 was an iconic part of KLM's long-haul operations. It's hard to believe that the Dutch carrier no longer operates the jumbo jet.

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Qantas' New 10-Minute Long Safety Video Faces Online Criticism

The Australian flag carrier has used the new video to showcase some of its destinations, but public reaction hasn't been universally positive.

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Cabin Crew Through The Ages: A Brief History of Flight Attendants

Have you ever wondered what life was like for the first flight attendants?

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A Summary Of American Airlines' Retro Paint Schemes

Several of the carrier's 1,000+ aircraft have old-school liveries.

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Throwback: When easyJet Gatecrashed The Launch Of British Airways' Low-Cost 'Go' Subsidiary

easyJet was determined to make noise when its competitor took to the skies.

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