Of the original 747-100 fleet, one example is still in existence. N9896, the first to join Delta in 1970, went on to fly for China Airlines, Pan American and Evergreen International. Today it is preserved perched on the roof of the Evergreen Museum in McMinnville, OR. Delta Air Lines...
Whether you booked a flight on American Airlines or Alaska, Delta or United, you can use this guide to figure out what type of plane you will be flying in.
While Qantas has previously maintained the final Boeing 717 would fly away in June 2024, the airline confirmed it has since pushed that exit back to the fourth quarter of 2024 – by which time three more A220s will have arrived, bringing the flying tally to five. And with the A220s havin...
Singapore Airlines inflight Experience can be a bit of a mixed bag, as so much is dependant on getting a good crew. Review and pictures from Airreview.com.
If you were at Lakes Jam and lost items that you don't see here, all hope is not lost. They may still find items. There were many people responding to Lakes Jam's post; most of them were thankful that Lakes Jam took the time to try to find the owners. I agree! They certainly ...
Because the winglets are more efficient and they allow a reduction in fuel consumption. Also, they are aesthetically pleasing. With a small aesthetic change the plane at first glance becomes more aerodynamic in sight. A fact that pleases airlines immensely. Now the question is: How is this poss...
True love struck when Howard was still a teenager. At 18, he married 16-year-old Georgiana. “In order to do more for my parents, we moved to California,” he said. “I worked for an Oldsmobile dealer in Glendale, and then finally got on with Western Airlines as a junior mechanic. ...
To finish out the triad of Air Force Bombers: I present the B-2 Spirit. The "Stealth Bomber" is like no other plane in the world. This flying-wing design has no vertical stabilizers in order to maintain a low profile. Along with its non-traditional design, this miracle of aviation uses...
Flying down a mountain in Colorado isn't a unique experience, but doing it on the sands of Great Sand Dunes National Park certainly is. The park has a lot to offer, including climbing North America's tallest dune, but sandboarding and sledding are the unique activities at the park. The ...
Get all the latestaviation newsright here on Simple Flying. Try one for yourself. A full flight simulator is, of course, way beyond the reach of even the most dedicated simulator fan. Many airlines, though, make their simulators available to the public. ...