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How One Of The World's Most Notorious Fraudsters Posed As A Pilot To Fly For Free

How One Of The World's Most Notorious Fraudsters Posed As A Pilot To Fly For Free

Made extra-famous through the hollywood film ‘Catch Me If You Can’, legendary conman turned security consultant Frank Ab...

Chris Loh 4 months ago
The Boeing 767’s Unique Design That Helped Make ETOPS Possible

The Boeing 767’s Unique Design That Helped Make ETOPS Possible

Learn more about the history of the Boeing 767's ETOPS and how the jet achieved the certification

Louis Hardiman 7 months ago
What's The History Behind The World's Longest Scheduled Flights?

What's The History Behind The World's Longest Scheduled Flights?

From the early flying boats to modern ultra-long-range twinjets, the mantle of ‘world’s longest scheduled flight’ has be...

Paul Hartley 1 year ago
What Airlines Operated The World's Only DC-1?

What Airlines Operated The World's Only DC-1?

TWA and two Spanish airlines were the only airlines to operate the only DC-1 prototype produced.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Facts About The TWA Hotel At New York-JFK Airport

5 Facts About The TWA Hotel At New York-JFK Airport

Once an airport terminal at the pinnacle of the jet age, is now a glamorous hotel reminiscent of the iconic airline.

Niccolo Serratt 1 year ago
What Was It Like Onboard TWA's Boeing 747s?

What Was It Like Onboard TWA's Boeing 747s?

At the dawn of a new era in air travel, TWA’s glamorous Jumbo Jets offered exquisite comfort and luxury

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
Extensive Ordeal: The Hijack Of TWA Flight 847

Extensive Ordeal: The Hijack Of TWA Flight 847

The hijacking turned into a three-day ordeal for most of those onboard the Boeing 727.

Steven Walker 1 year ago
The Story Of TWA's Boeing 747 Fleet

The Story Of TWA's Boeing 747 Fleet

TWA operated Boeing 747s from 1969, with one catastrophically exploding and the rest being scrapped or sold off.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Wow: 5 Recognizable Landmarks That Make Certain US Airports Stand Out From The Crowd

Wow: 5 Recognizable Landmarks That Make Certain US Airports Stand Out From The Crowd

Several structures, with their unique and striking qualities, have caught the attention of many travelers.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Lynn Rippelmeyer: The Life & Times Of An Inspiring Pilot Who Broke Records & Boundaries

Lynn Rippelmeyer: The Life & Times Of An Inspiring Pilot Who Broke Records & Boundaries

Rippelmeyer was part of the first all-female crew of a US-scheduled airline and the first female Boeing 747 Captain on a...

Paul Hartley 2 years ago
What Caused TWA Flight 800 To Explode In Mid-Air?

What Caused TWA Flight 800 To Explode In Mid-Air?

Preliminary investigation indicated the presence of a bomb onboard.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What Happened To Former US Carrier Ransome Airlines?

What Happened To Former US Carrier Ransome Airlines?

The regional airline operated for over 28 years.

Joshua Kupietzky 2 years ago
What Happened To TWA's Concorde Order?

What Happened To TWA's Concorde Order?

Trans World Airlines ordered six of the supersonic aircraft and was even presented with a full-size mockup in TWA livery...

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
How A TWA Boeing 727 Landed After Being Bombed In 1986

How A TWA Boeing 727 Landed After Being Bombed In 1986

The pilot had to act quickly following the shock.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
The Story Of TWA’s Boeing 747SPs

The Story Of TWA’s Boeing 747SPs

Trans World Airlines operated three Boeing 747SPs between 1980 and 1986 - where are they now?

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
TWA Flight 843 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

TWA Flight 843 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A day full of miracles.

Patricia Green 3 years ago
This Week In Aviation History: The Douglas DC-2 Makes Its First Flight

This Week In Aviation History: The Douglas DC-2 Makes Its First Flight

The twin-engine aircraft achieved 19 American speed and distance records within the first six months of service

Nicole Kylie 3 years ago
TWA Flight 847 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

TWA Flight 847 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A very brave flight attendant in a horrific situation

Patricia Green 3 years ago
Gateway To The Big Apple: A Brief History Of New York JFK Airport's Early Years

Gateway To The Big Apple: A Brief History Of New York JFK Airport's Early Years

New York’s busiest airport heralded the dawn of the jet age.

Anita Gallagher 3 years ago
The Story Of The 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision

The Story Of The 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision

How did two experienced pilots collide passenger aircraft over one of the US’ most iconic landscapes?

Justin Surette 3 years ago