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In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family's Many Variants
The Convair CV-240 was produced for just seven years, but saw several variants and over 1,000 deliveries in that time.
Fast But Thirsty: A Look At Convair's 990 'Coronado'
The jet's operating economics were ultimately its downfall.
The Lisa Marie: Elvis Presley's Personal Narrowbody Jetliner
Elvis knew how to stand out, and there was no exception with his private jet!
Top 5: The Bombers With The Biggest Wingspans In History
The list features several iconic aircraft from the 40s to the 90s.
The B-24 Bomber: A Brief History
More B-24s were produced than any other bomber in history, yet few remain today.
Top 5: The Biggest Bomber Aircraft Ever Built
Simple Flying explores the largest bombers by wingspan.
The Convair B-36 Bomber "Peacemaker" - A History
The airplane was known for its ten engines, which were a mix of propeller and jet systems.
Are There Any B-36 Bombers Still Flying?
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker - a complex Cold War platform - was a wonder for its time.
Throwback: When A B-36 Bomber Crash Landed On The Outskirts Of Salisbury
In February 1953, a Convair B-36 Peacemaker almost crash-landed in Salisbury, UK.
4 Cool Facts About Elvis’ Convair 880
The former Delta Air Lines jet is adorned with 24K-gold-plated finishes
Abandoned At The Airport: Spantax's Lost Convair 990 'Coronado'
A brief history of the airline, its history with the Convair 990, and one of the only remaining examples of the plane today.
Why Did Convair Build The CV-240 Airliner?
The Convair CV-240 first took to the skies 76 years ago, but what led to the commercially successful aircraft being designed and built?
What Happened To Canadian Regional Carrier Air Ontario?
Air Ontario grew as a regional airline in the province, operating as a subsidiary of Air Canada since the late 1980s and later fully integrated.
On This Day In 1969 Allegheny Airlines Flight 737 Crashed In Pennsylvania
The accident occurred less than two weeks after a similar crash, also operated by the same airline.
North Central Airlines Flight 458: The Convair CV-580 That Collided With A Hangar
A recount of the harrowing disaster that took place 54 years ago.
50 Years Ago Today A Pair Of US Airliners Collided On The Runway In Chicago
A miscommunication by ground controllers and a Delta Air Lines crew caused a collision at Chicago O'Hare.
45 Years Ago Today: The Crash That Killed Multiple Members Of US Rock Band Lynyrd Skynyrd
Poor planning and a faulty engine caused the Convair charter flight to run out of fuel and crash.
How A USAF Convair C-131D Samaritan Collided With A Munich Tram In 1960
The crash occurred after fuel contamination caused an engine failure.