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What happened to Braniff Airways?
In 1970, Braniff International Airways accepted delivery of the 100th Boeing 747, the first of 12 in its…
Qantas celebrates its centenary with an historic flight
A century after the first customer and a bag of letters made their way over the Queensland outback,…
Qantas celebrates its centenary with an historic flight
A century after the first customer and a bag of letters made their way over the Queensland outback,…
Air India: the crashes on Mont Blanc
Seventy-two years ago, on November 3, 1950, Air India Flight 245 was cruising over the Alps with 40…
50 years after his death, Sikorsky endures as the father of the helicopter
On this day in 1972, world renowned aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky passed away. Known as the father of…
How much do you know about Airbus? | Quiz
Airbus is considered a global leader in aerospace, delivering products and services across a variety of sectors. But…
The story of Airbus: the genesis of a European giant
While Airbus is now considered to be an essential name in the aviation industry, the manufacturer came close…
5,500 miles: the first non-stop trans-pacific flight
Today, flying across the Pacific takes around nine hours, with multiple airlines to choose from and has become…
5,500 miles: the first non-stop trans-pacific flight
Today, flying across the Pacific takes around nine hours, with multiple airlines to choose from and has become…
In history: the 1976 Zagreb mid-air collision
46 years ago, on September 10, 1976, two aircraft collided over Croatia (formally Yugoslavia) killing all 176 people.…