Remembering McPlane, the McDonald's Jet That Served Burgers and Milkshakes
26 Nov 2023, 01:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / For a little over a year, McDonald's ruled the skies with its own McPlane, a custom airliner that included a very special menu and souvenirs
The Infamous Airlander 10 Doubles Pre-Order Numbers, on Track for 2027
1 Sep 2023, 03:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Flying Bum is alive and well, so much so that a major aviation group was determined to double its original pre-order for the giant 100-passenger aircraft
Boom Supersonic’s Controversial Jet Still on Track for Historic Flight
25 Aug 2023, 02:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The prototype for what will become the world's fastest and most sustainable airliner is still alive and well, ready to conquer the sky over the Mojave desert
Flight 5390: The Harrowing Story of the Pilot Who Got Sucked Out of the Cockpit Window
27 Apr 2023, 15:49 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A British Airways flight from Birmingham to Malaga almost ended in tragedy because of faulty maintenance work, but didn’t
The Soviet Tu-144 Was the World's First Supersonic Airliner
4 Apr 2023, 09:10 UTC · By: Henry Kelsall / The Tupolev Tu-144 was the Soviet's answer to Concorde, but a crash at the 1973 Paris Airshow was just one problem that befell the troubled airliner
The Airbus "Route Opener" Successfully Passes Cold-Weather Testing
30 Mar 2023, 04:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / By next year, the newest Airbus single-aisle airliner with monster range could already be connecting people like never before
2022 Was a Banner Year for Embraer, Brought the Fight to Airbus and Boeing
21 Feb 2023, 21:46 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / To understand why Embraer laid its own claim to the airliner market, we need to know the remarkable story behind its origin.
Red Lane’s DC-8 Airplane Home Is One Awesome Way of Living the Dream
20 Jan 2023, 06:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Singer and songwriter Red Lane never fell out of love with airplanes, so musical success meant the chance to live the dream of having “a house that flew”
Emirates Unveils the First Completed Aircraft in Its Massive Retrofitting Project
9 Jan 2023, 06:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Emirates Airlines set off on a multi-billion-dollar journey to retrofit 120 aircraft, and do it all at its facilities in Dubai, with in-house engineers
Italy’s New Flagship Carrier Is Making Sustainability Cool, Launches a Special Livery
13 Oct 2022, 04:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This fresh airline wants to highlight the remarkable eco-friendly qualities of its new Airbus aircraft by displaying a cool message on their fuselage
Russia’s Domestically-Made Airliner Takes to the Sky, Powered by “Homegrown” Engines
10 Oct 2022, 02:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The MC-21, an airliner made with Russian parts and technology, also powered by Russian-made turbofans, completed its first test flight
Douglas DC-7: A Landmark Piston Engine Airliner Defined By One Tragic Incident
7 Oct 2022, 18:00 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / The DC-7 is currently the only classic Douglas airliner that isn't still flying to this very day. Knowing its bad omen it's understandable.
Parts of an Iconic Airliner to be Auctioned Off This Month, Some Turned Into Works of Art
3 Oct 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the iconic A380 aircraft was deconstructed last year, and more than 500 parts are now up for grabs, including some that became artistic projects
China’s Domestically-Produced Airliner Gets the Green Light, but There’s a Catch
3 Oct 2022, 03:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Comac C919 is finally ready for its first passenger flights next year, but it's still very far from being an alternative to Boeing and Airbus airliners
The VC10 Caravan Pod Is a Jet Engine Conversion That Sleeps 4 and Even Has a Kitchen
20 Sep 2022, 08:11 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / An ex-RAF engineer with a passion for all things VC10 had always wanted a unique trailer, built out of the engine housing from the airliner jet. It now exists
Air New Zealand Breaks the Ice With a Nonstop Flight From New York to Auckland
20 Sep 2022, 04:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / New Zealand's flagship carrier successfully completed a historic round trip on the New York-Auckland route, using a Boeing Dreamliner with a premium cabin
Over 300 “Russified” Jets Are Set to Change Russia’s Civil Aviation, Others Doubt It
20 Sep 2022, 03:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Russian airline Aeroflot ordered hundreds of domestically-made jets, including the innovative MC-21, trying to say goodbye to Airbus and Boeing
No Major Engine Maker Wants to Work With Boom Supersonic for the Overture Powerplant
19 Sep 2022, 06:40 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Several engine manufacturers have distanced themselves from Boom Supersonic after Rolls-Royce’s end of contract, the future of the company is uncertain
Airbus to Use Four Aircraft for the Flight Tests of Its Longest-Range Airliner
9 Sep 2022, 05:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus will soon launch its next-generation extra-long-range airliner that also burns more fuel, currently undergoing a complex test campaign
The Sky Whale Concept Gives Us a Glimpse Into the Green Luxury Airliners of the Future
1 Sep 2022, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This concept aircraft's name perfectly reflects its unusual shape, massive size, and huge potential as the tomorrow's luxury flying hotel that's also green