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Beyond the Runways: The Story of Miami International
Early airfields and airports grew from the use of airplanes for military, agricultural, airmail, and even aerial observation purposes....
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G. Rhodes
Oct 125 min read
The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
In the years since Amelia Earhart vanished while flying over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937, people have been trying hard to figure...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 284 min read
Pioneering Aviator Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart developed a keen interest in aviation at a young age and began flying in her early twenties. She became a pioneer by...
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Sep 145 min read
TWA and the Boeing 767
Following the introduction of the Boeing 747 with Pan American World Airways in 1970, the now Arlington, VA-based plane maker started...
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Aug 315 min read
The U-2 and the Flight Over Moscow
Even today, the Lockheed U-2 is considered to be one of the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. Nicknamed "Dragon Lady,”...
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Aug 175 min read
The Mystery Surrounding MH370
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 a decade ago with 239 persons on board remains one of the world’s greatest aviation...
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Aug 34 min read
Airline Ticket Pricing
Many of us have tried to find the best strategies for buying airline tickets. Some say Tuesday is the best day to book a trip and...
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Jul 204 min read
Why Fuel is Stored in the Wings
There are a number of good reasons why modern aircraft manufacturers have elected to place the primary fuel tanks in the wings. An...
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Jul 65 min read
Islands Close to Home
The world is full of beautiful places and there’s no shortage of idyllic islands to take your breath away as you wind down from the...
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Jun 225 min read
What Will the Next Decade Bring?
The global aviation industry has experienced what might be considered severe turbulence in the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic hit...
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Jun 85 min read
How Does Air Traffic Control Work?
If you’ve ever looked at the world map on Flight Radar 24, you’re bound to wonder how all the aircraft in the skies at any given time...
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May 254 min read
The World's Largest Commercial Aircraft
Anyone who’s flown within the US in recent years has most probably been on board a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A320, the two best selling...
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May 114 min read
One Airline's Very Special Amenity
If you’re lucky enough to fly in international First or Business Class, perhaps you’re looking forward to more than just a comfortable...
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Apr 274 min read
Crossing the Atlantic Before the Airplane
We think nothing of hopping on a jet airplane to cross the Atlantic Ocean for Europe and our choices abound in terms of available...
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Apr 134 min read
How GPS Changed Flying
Commercial airliners navigate with pinpoint accuracy since modern cockpit computers give precise route coordination. The GPS (Global...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 304 min read
Step On the Scale, Please
Have you heard the latest? Finnair started weighing some passengers and their carry-on luggage last month for select flights departing...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 166 min read
Beyond the Runways: The Story of Dallas Fort Worth
Early airfields and airports grew from the use of airplanes for military, agricultural, airmail, and even aerial observation purposes....
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Mar 25 min read
What’s Next for International First Class
We all know that international Business Class continues to improve, soaring to new heights with sliding doors becoming the norm and...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 174 min read
Airports and Biometric Technology
Horror stories abound about nearly missing flights and it’s even happened to frequent travelers, myself included. But, the next time...
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Feb 36 min read
A Few of the World's Best Airports
What makes an airport great? There’s more to it than scheduled service from pleasant surroundings. To be considered among the best, it...
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