Luxury
This airbus is older than most of the passengers flying on it
Not unheard of, but certainly uncommon
It felt a lot faster than any other plane
The SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest manned aircraft ever built and set a world record in the ’70s, for traveling from London to New York in just 1:54:56. Nearly half a century later, those numbers still stand untouched. Now, a new simulation imagines what that kind of speed would look like. Posted by Airplane Mode, […]
Most people might find this surprising
This is quite the experience
The reason is surprisingly simple
This Boeing 747 ‘Doomsday’ plane features a strange hump with a critical role. The ‘Jumbo Jet’ is one of the most famous and iconic sights to ever grace the skies. Boeing’s 747 is a vital piece of infrastructure for the United States’ leadership. Its hump helps the hierarchy of the government function during the worst […]
There are reportedly around 700 jets retired every year, and some of the old Boeing planes have been turned into something special. From impressive hotels hidden deep within the jungle, to restaurants and even homes, the opportunities to jazz up old planes really are endless. And, even though some planes go to scrap after lying […]
Approved by the sprint king himself
The largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands
A US pilot has revealed why your flight departures are often at odd times, such as 17:11, and not strictly at half past or on the hour. When flying, you’ll find that some flights have odd staggered times and sometimes fall at odd minutes past the hour. After previously dishing out advice on things all […]