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Category Archives: Model Airpanes
Designing For The Big Jet Set
Royal flying barges—airliners transformed into sumptuous private conveyances for the economic elite—aren’t a new idea. But until 20 years ago, these airplanes were basically one-offs, and few and far between. That began to change in 1996, when Boeing announced serial … Continue reading
American Airlines extends cancellation of 737 Max 8 flights
American Airlines has extended its grounding of the 24 Boeing 737 Max aircrafts in its fleet through April 24, the company said in a statement released Sunday. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced an emergency order from the Federal … Continue reading
This frustrated flyboy built a full-metal fleet of 1000 model airplanes – ABS
model airplanes date back to 200 BC, when a six-inch artifact with wings and what appears to be a fuselage was unearthed in Saqqara, an ancient burial ground in Egypt. Since then, models were built to fuel the imagination and … Continue reading
Airlines suspend use of Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes after Ethiopian air crash
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No Way To Die: During World War II, It Wasn’t Just the Enemy That Could Kill You
It was Christmas Day, 1944. A U.S. Navy C-47 Skytrain with five men aboard was en route from Naval Air Station, Olathe, Kansas, to Columbus, Ohio. It was a routine training flight. The pilot was beginning his landing approach into … Continue reading
Southwest Airlines Is Now Parking Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft In The Desert
Southwest Airlines is preparing for a long-term grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. So much so, that the airline is beginning to send the aircraft to the Mojave Desert for storage. With the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX … Continue reading
Boeing 737 Max crashes: everything you need to know
The crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 have rocked the aviation industry, sparked numerous investigations, and resulted in the grounding of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets worldwide. As this important story continues to unfold, … Continue reading