In the world of exceptionally large widebody jetliners, there are a few odd outliers that beg the question: why was this made? The Boeing 747-400 was the definitive, best-selling variant of Boeing’s iconic double-decker, jumbo jet. On the other hand, the 747SP (Special Performance) is a very rare and strangeContinue Reading
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was the most mass-produced supersonic fighter jet ever flown in the history of the United States of America. It was originally procured by the US Navy, but later went on to be the primary fighter platform for the US Air Force and the USContinue Reading
That’s right, not only does the Airbus A380 carry more fuel than an Air Force tanker, it carries a lot more. While not a tanker, its massive size allows it to carry nearly 60% more fuel than the largest dedicated military tankers in service, including the recently retired KC-10. TheContinue Reading
The first of a new generation of Boeing 787s is coming to United Airlines and the final days of 2025. Just as the holidays wrap up this year, Dreamliners with the new elevated interior will be ready to go as 2026 kicks off. The airline announced that it plans toContinue Reading
The iconic North American P-51 Mustang turned the tide of the air campaign in World War II in the allies’ favor. According to the Military Aviation Museum, a total of 15,586 P-51 Mustangs were built from the start of production in 1941 until the end in 1946, with the finalContinue Reading
Hawaiian Airlines will officially join theoneworld alliance on April 22, 2026, as JonNYC announced in an X post. As the airline continues to operate under its own brand identity post-merger, the new alliance membership will be a major boost to customer options and perks.Continue Reading
On the eve of the Thanksgiving travel rush, Airbus and the aviation industry averted a potentially massive global crisis by combining swift, decisive action with massively coordinated technical efforts. On November 28, the widespread nature of the software defect in Airbus’ A320 family of jetliners was revealed, as CEO GuillaumeContinue Reading
TheUnited States Air Force ranks number three in the US Armed Forces for the largest troop count. With just over 300,000 active duty service members, theUS Navy beats out the Air Force with a force of around 350,000, and the US Army is the unchallenged leader with over 450,000 troops.Continue Reading
The creation of reliable, fuel-economical, and high-performing jet engines completely revolutionized flying in the 20th century. Initially developed for the military during the fiery forge of World War II, commercial aviation quickly built upon those advancements to transform global air travel. Not only can jet-powered planes fly further and faster,Continue Reading