Airplanes
Could this be the future? Let’s hope so
Two Americans are on a mission to transform general aviation from a hangar in Alaska by recreating the Helio Courier. Aviation fans Lucas and Abe have acquired a type certificate and 75-year-old blueprints for the Courier bush aircraft. The pair plan on reviving the aircraft, which has been out of production for some time, to […]
This Colorado-based company is building the world’s largest plane, dubbed ‘Skytanic,’ and it’s all for a unique purpose. The huge jet has a very special task to complete when soaring through the sky. But the best part is, it’s helping to emit less of a carbon footprint, too. Let’s find out more, shall we? VISIT […]
Not in mind condition, but it works
This could be a game changer
This Cessna 150 owner made a trip to Georgia to find a more affordable plane than his cheap jet. He managed to catch a glimpse at the Ruckus aircraft and was left impressed at what he saw. Made to be fully customizable, it’s unlike any budget aircraft we’ve seen. Let’s take a look, shall we? […]
The world’s shortest flight lasts less than a minute, and remarkably, it is still in service in 2025. It takes place in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, UK, between the islands of Westray and Papa Westray. While a trip that lasts less than a minute might seem frivolous, it’s a vital link between the two […]
As long as you’re a millionaire, it’s not as bad as you might think
An experience of a lifetime
In a bid to increase fuel efficiency while going faster than the speed of sound, a company in Colorado building ‘Son of Concorde’ has started using wraps inspired by shark skin. We’ve not had a Concorde flight in over 20 years, but as technology and innovation continue to improve, it looks like we could soon […]
Aviation giant Gulfstream has set yet another record with a jet soaring the skies This time, it was set by the G700, a plush private jet. But, where was it set, and what impressive numbers did it push? Well, let’s find out, shall we? VISIT SBX CARS – View live supercar auctions powered by Supercar Blondie […]
This was one way to commute
The Swiss government’s brand-new Bombardier jet has finally touched down back home after suffering multiple issues. However, that hasn’t put a stop to the problems, which just keep occurring, such as it being too big for the runway in Switzerland’s capital city. That caused government officials to turn red-faced after they had to divert it […]
This man from Florida took a gamble by buying a $19,000 engine from Facebook Marketplace. The aim was to use the discounted buy to rebuild a plane. But did the risk pay off on the blind purchase? Let’s find out, shall we? VISIT SBX CARS – View live supercar auctions powered by Supercar Blondie Marketplace is […]
To quote Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson, the best things in life are free – but it’s not every day that a Cessna 401A airplane lands on someone’s door with no fee attached. That was the case for this man though. Experienced mechanic X was offered a free jet on one condition. He had to […]