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Seattle Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of The 1st Round the World Flight

Seattle Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of The 1st Round the World Flight

Seattle recently celebrated the first round the world flight, a key milestone in aviation technology.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Richarda Morrow-Tait: 5 Facts About The First Female Pilot To Circumnavigate The World By Plane

Richarda Morrow-Tait: 5 Facts About The First Female Pilot To Circumnavigate The World By Plane

The woman of courage and determination achieved what was deemed impossible.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
US Air Force Aerial Refueling KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World 45-Hour Flight

US Air Force Aerial Refueling KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World 45-Hour Flight

The US Air Force just sent one of their growing number of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelers on a global circumnavig...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
100 Years On: A Brief Guide To The World's First Aerial Circumnavigation

100 Years On: A Brief Guide To The World's First Aerial Circumnavigation

The enduring legacy continues a hundred years after the record-setting journey.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Around The World In A Learjet? Fastest Circumnavigation Attempt Begins

Around The World In A Learjet? Fastest Circumnavigation Attempt Begins

The Century Mission team is flying from Wichita to Wichita with eleven scheduled stops.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Looking Back: Qatar Airways' Private Jet Breaks Polar Around The World Record

Looking Back: Qatar Airways' Private Jet Breaks Polar Around The World Record

The Gulfstream G650ER made the journey in 46 hours and 40 minutes.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
The Long Way Round? Why Flight Paths Are Curved

The Long Way Round? Why Flight Paths Are Curved

Have you ever wondered why flight paths on flyers and maps appear curved?

Linnea Ahlgren 3 years ago
Can You Fly Around The World Using Only Narrowbody Flights?

Can You Fly Around The World Using Only Narrowbody Flights?

Long-range narrowbodies are all the rage with airlines. Can we circle the globe with them?

Chris Loh 3 years ago
17-Year-Old Breaks Record For Youngest Person To Fly Solo Around The World

17-Year-Old Breaks Record For Youngest Person To Fly Solo Around The World

Mack Rutherford piloted a Shark.Aero Shark ultralight aircraft across five continents and two oceans.

Luke Bodell 3 years ago
Around The World: Avid Traveler Completes Record Circumnavigation Bid

Around The World: Avid Traveler Completes Record Circumnavigation Bid

A new record has been set for the planet's fastest circumnavigation via scheduled airline flights.

Riley Pickett 3 years ago
In Conversation: How This Frequent Flyer Could Break A Circumnavigation Speed Record

In Conversation: How This Frequent Flyer Could Break A Circumnavigation Speed Record

Starting from Los Angeles on August 9th, the final flight will arrive back on August 11th.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Rutan Voyager: The First Plane To Circumnavigate The World Without Refueling Or Stopping

Rutan Voyager: The First Plane To Circumnavigate The World Without Refueling Or Stopping

The Rutan Voygaer holds the record for the longest flight in the world even today.

Pranjal Pande 4 years ago
45 Years Ago Pan Am Flew A Boeing 747 Around The World In 3 Days

45 Years Ago Pan Am Flew A Boeing 747 Around The World In 3 Days

Jake Hardiman 5 years ago
How Steve Fossett Flew Non-Stop Around The World On His Own Twice

How Steve Fossett Flew Non-Stop Around The World On His Own Twice

Mark Finlay 5 years ago