The Lockheed Model 10 Electra achieved its fame primarily due to Amelia Earhart’s ambition and courage to fly around the world. Amelia was the first female pilot who dared to do such a thing. Sadly, her attempted journey finished fatally. Both she and Fred Noonan, her navigator, vanished somewhere above […]
Boeing B-29, also called Superfortress, got the nickname Enola Gay after the Colonel Tibbets’ mother. It was possibly the most elegant bomber in the WWII era. The aircraft was equipped with four engines that powered it. The bomber took off for the first time in 1942 and gained its popularity […]
After the massive success of “Edge of Tomorrow,” Doug Liman, the famous Bourne saga maker and director, decided to reteam with Tom Cruise. This time, they came up with “American Made” — a film based on a true story that follows the life of Barry Seals. Therefore, Tom Cruise is […]
The Wright Flyer made its first successful flight in 1903. It was the very first powered flying machine which carried a crew that could control it to some extent. Who would have imagined that a couple of rickety flights would eventually result in the foundation of the aviation industry, let […]
In 1927, the first perpetual transatlantic flight was made. Charles Lindbergh defied all the odds and flew from New York to Paris in a solo flight, only to become the most famous man on the globe. A Strange Offer Raymon Orteig, originally from France, made an unusual offer for the […]
Are you on a quest for a gripping book on flying? Look no further, as here are ten books on aviation that everyone must read. They are suitable not only for pilots but also for aviation enthusiasts. The selection includes captivating biographies, recollections of wartime pilots, and stories about the […]
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the newest Boeing 777X planes: the 777-8 and its bigger brother, the 777-9. Firstly, the manufacturer stated that the highly-anticipated jets would be ready to fly in June 2019 after years of development. However, following unexpected delays, the deliveries of Boeing’s newest […]
We all know about the harmful effects that motor vehicles and various types of factories have on our environment. When someone mentions global warming, the first things on our mind are probably carbon dioxide, greenhouse gas emissions, gasoline, exhaust pipes, and loud car engines. However, the traffic on our streets […]
Martin Scorsese talent had yet another chance to shine, back in 2004 in the movie The Aviator. Together with John Logan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Beckinsale, Cate Blanchett, and many other amazing Hollywood artists, Scorsese created an enchanting homage to one of the greatest modern inventors. The Aviator is the movie […]
Deaths caused by plane accidents are rare. The number of all plane crashes in history is more than 3 million times lower than the number of car crashes per year in the USA. You can find all of these statistics on the frequency of plane crashes in the data approved […]
