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British Airways Auctions Bespoke BOAC-747 Inspired Suitcases for Flying Start Global Charity
Marking the retirement of their Boeing 747 fleet, British Airways has teamed with luxury travel brand Globe-Trotter to create a limited...
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Virgin Atlantic Bids Farewell to Last Boeing 747 With Onboard Pop up Dining Experience
The airline will open the doors to their last Boeing 747 “Queen of the Skies’ one last time on December 12th, 2020 for a charity pop-up...
Dec 4, 20202 min read


British Airways Finds Permanent Homes for Last Two Remaining Boeing 747 Queen of the Skies
The remaining retro-liveried 747s, registrations G-BNLY and G-BYGC will depart British Airways’ engineering base in Cardiff where they...
Dec 1, 20202 min read


Qantas Celebrates 100 Years of Australian Service on Monday November 16, 2020
The Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) spread their wings in the Australian outback on November 16, 1920. 100...
Nov 15, 20204 min read


Retiring British Airways Boeing 747 to be Preserved at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire
Fans of the iconic ‘Queen of the Skies’ will be able to enjoy visiting the aircraft which is painted in British Airways classic Negus...
Oct 26, 20202 min read


Oktoberfest in Flight: Lufthansa ‘Trachtencrew’ Continues Storied Airline Tradition
Lufthansa announced on Monday that even though Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest will not take place this year due to the pandemic, the...
Sep 14, 20202 min read


First of British Airways’ Retiring Boeing 747-400s to Depart London Heathrow on Tuesday Morning
British Airways announced on Monday that the first of their retiring fleet of Boeing 747-400s will depart London Heathrow at 9:00 AM local..
Aug 17, 20202 min read


Iberia Bids Farewell to Storied Airbus A340 Fleet After 24 Years of Service
Iberia announced on Friday that their Airbus A340 fleet has been retired. The final flight of their last Airbus A340 took place on August..
Aug 14, 20202 min read


The End of an Era at British Airways as Carrier Retires Boeing 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’ Fleet
With profound sadness, British Airways announced on Friday that their remaining fleet of 31 Boeing 747-400s have likely ended commercial...
Jul 17, 20203 min read


Qantas to Give Their Final Boeing 747-400 a Royal Sendoff With ‘Farewell Jumbo Joy Flights’
After five decades of service, Qantas will retire the last Boeing 747 from their fleet this month with three one-hour ‘Farewell Jumbo Joy...
Jul 6, 20202 min read


Spotlight on: Hughes Airwest and Tom Bailey, Curator of 'Top Banana in the West' History
The history of Hughes Airwest is as fascinating as their enigmatic owner, Howard Hughes. For decades Tom Bailey, a Hughes Airwest alumnus...
Jun 9, 202010 min read


NYRBA: The New York, Rio & Buenos Aires Line
Most aviation enthusiasts have heard of Pan Am's gregarious and politically well-connected leader Juan Trippe, but few have heard of Colonel
May 20, 20203 min read


American Airlines Bids Farewell to Five Storied Aircraft Fleets
American Airlines marked the end of an era on Thursday with the announcement that they are retiring five fleets of storied aircraft. The...
Apr 30, 20202 min read


Delta Air Lines to Retire McDonnell Douglas MD-88 and MD-90 Fleets by June 2020
Delta Air Lines announced on Thursday that they will accelerate the planned retirement of their McDonnell Douglas MD-88 and MD-90 fleets...
Apr 30, 20202 min read


Qantas Centenary in Full Swing With Nostalgic Safety Video and Traveling Exhibition
On Wednesday, Qantas revealed a new nostalgic onboard safety video that touts the carrier’s one hundred years of style and innovation.
Feb 29, 20202 min read


After Extraordinary Centenary Year, British Airways Prepares for 2020 With 20 Resolutions
In 2019, British Airways entered the elite club of airlines that have been in business for a hundred years. The year was marked by a...
Dec 30, 20194 min read


KLM Rounds Out Centenary Year With Delivery of Fourth Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, 31st 737-800
KLM announced on Saturday that their fourth Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has been delivered. The aircraft landed at Amsterdam’s Schiphol...
Dec 22, 20191 min read


Eastern Airlines: Is the Third Time the Charm?
The original Eastern Air Lines operated from 1926 until it collapsed in 1991. The second version operated charter flights from Miami...
Sep 10, 20192 min read


Remembering Captain Al Haynes
Legendary United Airlines Flight 232 Captain Al Haynes died in Seattle Sunday at 87, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in aviation and..
Sep 2, 20192 min read
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