Airplanes
London – the UK capital city – is home to many airports, such as Heathrow, where the famous Concorde took off from, as you can see in the above video. However, perhaps its most important airport is one that nobody has even heard of, outside the center of town in Croydon. Croydon Airport opened in […]
This plane was worth every penny
One of the world’s most famous soccer players, Cristiano Ronaldo, loves to travel in style, especially when it comes to his luxury aircraft. So it will come as no surprise to learn that the Al-Nassr star has bought a new $75 million private jet. Ronaldo’s new aircraft can seat up to 19 people and travel […]
The controversial double-level commercial aircraft seating may yet become a reality thanks to a partnership with Airbus. The double-level airplane was revived after aviation start-up Chaise Longue announced that it was pursuing the idea more seriously in partnership with the European company. First revealed in 2023, the idea had a lukewarm reception, and many thought […]
The Philippine Mars plane did something very cool last week. The World War II-era water bomber – the only plane of its kind – took its retirement flight to Arizona. The 80-year-old seaplane took off from British Columbia, before making a stunning stop in San Francisco. This sort of thing is always worth celebrating. DISCOVER […]
Ever wondered what taking a flight as the President of the United States was like? Well, let’s take a look at the first-ever presidential aircraft to bear the iconic Air Force One title, shall we? This remarkable aircraft plane carried President Dwight Eisenhower around in the 1950s. Half a century later, the plane is still […]
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 prototype recently broke the sound barrier and did so without creating an audible sonic boom on the ground. The upcoming ‘son of Concorde’ airliner could become the aircraft that overturns a long-standing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ban. The ban, stretching back to 1973, prohibits supersonic flights over land due to noise concerns. […]
It’s sad news, but the aircraft has had an impressive run
An American YouTuber has visited a couple of aircraft boneyards located in Arizona to investigate what aircraft lie at these scrapyards. Arizona is famous for its boneyards, most notably the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, where masses of military aircraft are stored. However, these boneyards are full of old airliners and cargo aircraft, some […]
It’s an absolute gem of a find
An American YouTuber has rescued an abandoned flying boat that has been sitting in its hangar for over eight years. Jimmy’s World, whose real name is James Webb, posted a video on his channel showing his new Aventura 2 flying boat, which he found for sale in a Florida Hangar. The Aventura 2 is an […]
One man has splashed out a stellar $1,500 ticket to get in the cockpit of the historic Boeing B-29 Superfortress, taking off from Wisconsin to fulfill a lifelong dream. Boeing has made a number of iconic aircraft over the years. However, none more so than the B-29 Superfortress, renowned for its involvement in the United […]
Breaking the sound barrier – quietly