Planes of Paradise: 11 Extinct Airlines of Hawaii
In light of last week’s surprise announcement by Alaska Airlines that it has acquired Hawaiian Airlines, we decided to take a look back at some of the Hawaiian airlines of…
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Stargazer: The Lone Flying L-1011 TriStar
Out of 250 Lockheed L-1011 TriStars ever built, only one remains airworthy today. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was a groundbreaking aircraft for its time. In the transformative decade of the…
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Remembering Western Airlines: The Only Way to Fly!
We remember Western Airlines, one of America’s iconic air carriers that offered innovative in-flight service. It is Tuesday, May 7, 1957, and you are a passenger aboard Western Airlines flight…
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Eight Years After the Farewell: US Airways’ Enduring Legacy
When US Airways Flight 1939 touched down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on 17 October 2015, a storied chapter of American aviation history came to a poignant close. The symbolically…
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And Then There Were Five: The DC-8 in 2023
Introduced in the late 1950s, the Douglas DC-8 was a marvel of its time, revolutionizing long-haul air travel and setting the stage for modern jetliners. Today, while most of its…
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Silver Falcons & Golden Falcons: Eastern Air Lines in the 1950s
In an era before computers and before jets, Eastern Air Lines operated daily flights over an enormous network of routes – concentrated primarily east of the Mississippi River – bringing…
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The Face of Hawaiian Airlines, Leina’ala Drummond, Has Died
The face behind the Hawaiian Airlines Pualani “flower of the sky” logo, Leina’ala Ann Teruya Drummond, has passed away after battling cancer. She was 77 years young. A wife, mother…
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Advice on Interviewing for United’s AVIATE Program
The following comes from Jonathan Swift, who recently interviewed with United Airlines for their AVIATE program (NOT the Academy). Despite 6-figure salaries, the airline industry cannot hire enough qualified pilots.…
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Final Reno Air Races Ends with Mid-Air Collision
Note: This post is being updated with the latest information Two T-6 Texans had a mid-air collision today at the Reno Air Races, bringing a tragic end to the final…
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NASA 836: The Oldest and Fastest F-15 in the World
In the history of aviation, there are few planes that can match the lethality and reputation of the F-15 Eagle. Several variants have been produced over the years, with no…
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Petition Asks FAA to Credit MQ-9 Pilot Hours Towards Certifications
A petition filed with the FAA last month is requesting an update to credit military MQ-9 Reaper pilot hours towards FAA Commercial and Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificates. This limited…
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That Time Ric Flair Survived a Horrific Plane Crash
In the history of sports and entertainment, few can top professional wrestling. And there’s a few legends that stand out, who helped make the industry what it is. The “Nature…
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