On 9 July 2025, Rolls‑Royce retired N787RR, its iconic Boeing 747‑200 flying testbed, after nearly …
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Classic Airliners
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsVintage Airliners
Which are the Best UK Aviation Museums to Visit This Summer?
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusThis summer, aviation enthusiasts and casual visitors alike can explore some of the best UK …
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Classic AirlinersSpotting ResourcesVintage Airliners
Are there any Short 330 or 360 airliners still flying?
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusShort Brothers’ unmistakable “shed with wings” lineage started with the square-section SC.7 Skyvan of 1963, …
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsUKVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
Inside Britain’s Secret Collection of Rare Aircraft
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusIn the south west of England, close to the city of Swindon, the triangular runway …
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Classic AirlinersUKVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
The Colourful Rise and Fall of British Airline Court Line
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusBrightly painted aircraft in shades of pink, turquoise, and yellow aren’t what most people associate …
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Airlines & AirlinersClassic Airliners
Are there any Dash 7s still flying?
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusWhen de Havilland Canada introduced the DHC-7 “Dash 7” in 1975, it hoped to revolutionise …
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
The Concorde with an Identity Crisis
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusConcorde is an aircraft that continues to wow the world. Its sleek lines and ability …
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Airlines & AirlinersClassic AirlinersEastern EuropeVintage Airliners
Interflug: The Forgotten Flag Carrier of East Germany
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusBefore German reunification, the skies over the German Democratic Republic (GDR) were dominated by Interflug, …
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Airlines & AirlinersClassic AirlinersNorth AmericaVintage Airliners
TWA: The Legendary Airline That Once Ruled the Skies
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusFew airline names carry the mystique and glamour of TWA. Known officially as Trans World …
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsVintage Airliners
10 Places to See a Douglas DC-8 in 2025
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusWith the recent news that Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse intends to retire its Douglas DC-8 …
