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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, first to fall faster than speed of sound, killed in paraglide fall

Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died in a paragliding accident in central Italy at the age of 56.
Skiing
#air-travel
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Business

The Boeing 747 is a rarer sight but still popular with heads of state. See which royals and presidents have a 'Queen of the Skies.'

fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Business

The Boeing 747 is a rarer sight but still popular with heads of state. See which royals and presidents have a 'Queen of the Skies.'

#ryanair
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a landmark civil rights act to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.
US news
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fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Pan Am returns to JFK Airport with flight commemorating Southern and Northern Trans-Atlantic routes

"It's such an honor and a privilege to be stepping into this uniform," flight attendant Anna Maria Aevarsdottir said. "We hope we can embrace the grace that they showed America."
Travel
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Alleys: Beverley Path, SW13

The Beverley Brook, a tributary of the Thames, delineates a charming path in Barnes that connects to various alleys, showcasing the area's historical roots.
London food
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Air India: What you need to know after crash DW 06/12/2025

The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner highlights the airline's tumultuous history and the challenges it faces under the Tata Group's ownership.
Tech industry
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Conrad 'Gus' Shinn, first pilot to land at the South Pole, dies at 102

The first successful plane landing at the South Pole occurred in 1956, marking a significant milestone for Antarctic exploration.
Washington Capitals
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Iconic Goodyear airships honoured a century after first flight

The 'Pilgrim' blimp lifted off near Akron on 3 June 1925, marking the start of a century-long legacy of lighter-than-air craft belonging to the Goodyear name.
New England Patriots
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London startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A Las Vegas bar, a wedding venue, and a Swedish hotel: How retired Boeing 747s are being turned into tourist attractions

A retired Boeing 747 is being transformed into a unique dining venue in Las Vegas.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Atlanta Falcons

I visited a rare Boeing 747 that Delta saved from the scrapyard. See inside the time capsule of flying's golden age.

London startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A Las Vegas bar, a wedding venue, and a Swedish hotel: How retired Boeing 747s are being turned into tourist attractions

A retired Boeing 747 is being transformed into a unique dining venue in Las Vegas.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Atlanta Falcons

I visited a rare Boeing 747 that Delta saved from the scrapyard. See inside the time capsule of flying's golden age.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I visited Delta's flight museum and saw 100 years of aviation history - including a legendary Boeing 747

The Delta Flight Museum, temporarily closed for renovations, is set to reopen in April as Delta Air Lines celebrates its centennial anniversary, showcasing its rich history.
Atlanta Falcons
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

One of the Country's First Airport Hotels Reopens Tomorrow With a Ford Tri-motor Airplane Photo Booth Where You Can Take a Vintage Passport Picture

The Dearborn Inn, known as one of the first airport hotels in the U.S., reopens on March 19, 2025, after a two-year extensive renovation.
Cocktails
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Look up! The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating a big birthday

The Goodyear Blimp has captivated audiences for a century, evolving from a traditional helium-filled balloon to a semi-rigid airship with modern technology and iconic status.
Arts
fromAstoria Post
4 months ago

Vaughn College donates historic 126-foot aviation mural to Cradle of Aviation Museum - Astoria Post

"The mural, painted by pilot and artist Aline Rhonie, took four years to complete and is significant in telling the story of early aviators who flocked to Long Island."
Vue
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Retirement

The Philippine Mars took its final flight. See photos of the flying-boat aircraft from WWII to its last 800-mile journey.

fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Retirement

The Philippine Mars took its final flight. See photos of the flying-boat aircraft from WWII to its last 800-mile journey.

History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
5 months ago

The Enduring Mystery of a Plane That Vanished in the Icy Canadian Wilderness With 44 People On Board

The Douglas C-54D Skymaster vanished during a routine 1950 flight, leaving unanswered questions and unsolved mysteries after 75 years.
Travel
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

This hike in a California national park takes you to a crashed CIA spy plane

The 1952 crash of Air Force 001 reveals a secret Cold War operation involving the CIA and the formation of specialized Air Resupply wings.
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago

The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

The F-16 has become a mainstay of the U.S. Air Force and is its most popular and widely-flown aircraft, sought after for combat effectiveness.
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