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History: Examining US Carrier Capital Airlines' Troubled Relationship With The Vickers Viscount

History: Examining US Carrier Capital Airlines' Troubled Relationship With The Vickers Viscount

The US carrier suffered four fatal accidents involving the type in less than two years.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
The Vickers Viscount: The World's First Commercial Turboprop

The Vickers Viscount: The World's First Commercial Turboprop

The type entered service some seven decades ago.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
Why Virgin Atlantic Flew A Vickers Viscount To A Small Dutch City

Why Virgin Atlantic Flew A Vickers Viscount To A Small Dutch City

Did you know about this short-lived service?

Joanna Bailey 2 years ago
What Happened To UK Charter Carrier Invicta International Airlines?

What Happened To UK Charter Carrier Invicta International Airlines?

Invicta International Airlines was once a known player in the UK aviation industry until its eventual collapse.

Vyte Klisauskaite 3 years ago
Complicated Investigation: The Crash Of South African Airways Flight 406

Complicated Investigation: The Crash Of South African Airways Flight 406

Today marks the 56th anniversary of the accident.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
How Atmospheric Icing Downed Linjeflyg Flight 618 On This Day In 1977

How Atmospheric Icing Downed Linjeflyg Flight 618 On This Day In 1977

The aircraft was wet-leased from a Swedish charter airline.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
The Fatal Engine Fire That Downed Ansett-ANA Flight 149

The Fatal Engine Fire That Downed Ansett-ANA Flight 149

The story of how faulty cabin pressurization blowers in a planes engines caused the 5th deadliest air crash in Australia...

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
A Brief History Of British Eagle International Airlines

A Brief History Of British Eagle International Airlines

British Eagle International Airlines has an important place in UK aviation history, through several airlines all oversee...

Justin Hayward 4 years ago
63 Years Ago Today: Turkish Airlines' First Accident

63 Years Ago Today: Turkish Airlines' First Accident

The crash occurred on this day in 1959 near London Gatwick Airport.

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
The British Turboprop: Why The Vickers Viscount Was A Success

The British Turboprop: Why The Vickers Viscount Was A Success

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago