8 Airlines Still Flying the A340
With the advent of modern twin-jets, older four-engine long-haul aircraft like the Airbus A340 and Boeing 747 are becoming a thing of the past. Airbus is doing well with its A330 and new A350...
Category: Classic Airliners
Where to See Concorde
Ever wondered where to see Concorde aircraft today? The iconic Concorde supersonic airliner was retired from our skies in 2003 after around 30 years of service. A terrible crash near Paris in July 2000...
Plans for Delta 747 Retirement Announced
The next airline in line to retire its Boeing 747 jumbo jet fleet is Delta, having first announced its plans back in 2014. Like United Airlines did last month, the final Delta 747 flight...
Take a Ride on an Ilyushin IL-14
Prolific aviation enthusiast and special flights expert Sam Chui recently shared a video of his experiences flying an Ilyushin IL-14 piston airliner in Russia. The fantastic video shows various viewing angles, including cockpit, cabin,...
Your Last Chance to Fly on Rare and Historic Airliners – New Enthusiast’s Guide
In 2009 we released one of our most popular book titles, Last Chance to Fly, which detailed how aviation enthusiasts can fly on rare and historic airliners around the world before they disappear from...
Paris Le Bourget Air and Space Museum
The Musee de l’air et de l’espace, or the Paris Le Bourget Air and Space Museum, is one of France’s premier aviation museums, set in its most historic airport close to the city and...
The best places to see classic airliners in Asia
Countries across Asia are a haven for classic airliners of all shapes and sizes. An aviation enthusiast visiting the area is sure to be able to add a great number of older types to...
FedEx and their 90s Classics
Most people reading this (myself include) would be incredulous at the fact an aircraft from the 1990s could be considered ‘classic’. However, these machines are mostly over 20 years old now, and many new...
Bring Our Birds Home – The Campaign to Save New Zealand Airliner Heritage
A brave and daring bid is underway to save some important pieces of New Zealand’s airline heritage, under the banner Bring Our Birds Home. Led by Paul Brennan, a classic aircraft fan and broadcaster...
New Book Launch! Preserved Airliners of Asia & Australasia
This month we’re excited to announce another our new book for aviation enthusiasts, Preserved Airliners of Asia & Australasia – Including Military Transport Aircraft, which will be available soon! This new title is brought to you...
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