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 […]
It goes without saying that the aviation industry is unbelievably massive. Even though millions of people travel around the globe each day by plane, most are not familiar with the staff managing the planes and costs of operating the global aviation network. Ever since the 20th century, aviation has become […]
With over 100,000 flights per day, millions of people roam through the skies on a daily basis! However, we’ll bet that the vast majority knows very little about aviation and how it all began. Sure, most are familiar with the fact that the Wright brothers figured it out first when […]
