Meet the Rare Civilian C-130 That Flew As A Passenger Airliner
Dec 22, 2024 · Two Modified Civilian C-130s (L-100) Flew With Airline Seats, Overhead Bins, and Even Airline-Style Windows. Lockheed Martin’s C-130 is as American as apple pie. As a military airlifter, the C-130 has plied the skies since 1954. Over 2,600 C-130s have been built.
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Dec 30, 2024 · Last month marked the end of an era when CSA Czech Airlines closed up shop and converted into a holdings company for SmartWings. Before the closure, it was the fifth oldest airline on Earth still standing.Founded in 1923, the airline had been operating for over a century.Which airline takes Czech's place as the fifth oldest airline still in business?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Here: What You Need to Know
Nov 19, 2024 · The wait is over: it’s release day for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.. The game builds on the staggering success of the world’s most popular flight simulator series and is the most immersive and technologically advanced flight simulator to date.
Col Stapp Endured The Highest G-Forces Ever To Advance Safety
Jan 1, 2024 · Incredibly, Stapp walked away without any permanent injuries. He suffered temporary blindness for about an hour and was bruised all over. He suffered broken ribs and burns from dust hitting his skin at 600 mph, and his eyes were bleeding a bit.
British Airways to Update First Class Cabins for US Markets
Dec 1, 2024 · British Airways will design a new first class cabin for some of its aircraft on international routes. The airline hopes to impress with a new blend of luxury and comfort. The remodeled first class cabin will be first available some time in the middle of 2026.
Frontier Airlines to Introduce ‘First Class’ Seating in 2025
Dec 3, 2024 · Frontier Airlines flights will undergo a noticeable change starting in 2025. Two rows of seats on each aircraft will be replaced with roomy and comfortable seating for travelers willing to spend the extra money.
Most Smoking Lounges Have Closed In US, But A Few Remain
Nov 26, 2024 · Discover which U.S. airports still offer smoking lounges in 2024, including Las Vegas, Tampa, and Miami International Airport
Qatar Airways Moves HQ Across Doha in Strategic Move
Dec 1, 2024 · Qatar Airways plans to move their headquarters to the newest Doha developing area in 2025. Qatar corporate employees will soon work in a state-of-the-art building that’s closer to the airline’s hub airport making it easier for employees to access the headquarters.
Mission to International Space Station Spoiled by Unusual Odor
Nov 28, 2024 · Bill Lindner is an Avgeekery contributor. He joined the Air Force in 1986 as a crew chief on the KC-10 and also worked on the KC-135. After retiring from the Air Force in 2006 from Patrick Air Force Base, he earned his master’s degree in English education and taught for 18 years, including nine as an adjunct instructor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
The Ultimate Mustang: North American’s Advanced P-51H
Jul 14, 2018 · The Fastest and Lightest Mustangs Ever Built Never Saw Combat. The genesis of the North American Aviation (NAA) P-51H Mustang can actually be traced back to a series of lightweight P-51-derived development aircraft designated XP-51F, XP-51G, and XP-51J. In 1943 NAA engineers traveled to the UK to collaborate with Supermarine and to incorporate some of the design principles used in the famous ...