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When Boeing stopped making the 757 in 2004, it wasn’t just another plane leaving the scene. The 757, often called the “flying pencil” because of its long, slim shape, had a special role in aviation. It could take off from short, hot runways even when fully loaded, cross the Atlantic with the comfort and range … Read more
Every two years, Icelandair hosts the Midatlantic travel trade show in Reykjavik, allowing travel vendors from the regions that the airline serves to gather together and present and promote their offerings to travel buyers, travel journalists, and to network with one another. One of the aisles in the 2023 Midatlantic travel show in Reykjavik It’s … Read more
An uncrewed aerial system navigates the urban-style challenge course during the Rise of the Drones finals at Victoria Barracks in Sydney. (Image: Defence) In a recent Defence-run competition at Victoria Barracks, members of the Australian Army were brought together for the Rise of the Drones and War of the Machines challenge, underscoring a deliberate shift … Read more
FedEx MD-11 Over the last few years, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has invited some local AvGeeks, who love sharing their airline passion online, to a special gathering. We all meet up airside and get a rundown of the day, go through security, then pile into a few vans and head out to the airfield, all under … Read more
The supposed third J-36 prototype emerged exactly a year after the first one was spotted in December 2024. Chinese military aviation observers observed what they believe to be a third prototype of the J-36 next-generation aircraft, after photos and videos of it flying overhead emerged on the afternoon of Dec. 25, 2025. They have also … Read more
How many Boeing 747SP’s were built is a question that often surprises even well-informed aviation enthusiasts. As one of the most distinctive members of the iconic 747 family, the SP combined extreme long-range performance with a dramatically shortened fuselage, creating an aircraft unlike any other jumbo jet before or since. Despite its technical capabilities, it … Read more
Flying is usually part of a larger trip, but there are some occasions where aviation IS the main destination. Think airshows, aviation museums, aircraft factories, and the like. Included in that category are the select few hotels out there that are major AvGeek sights in their own right. We’ve written about a few of them, … Read more
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has unveiled an image gallery showcasing some of their best photographs from the past year. Let’s take a look at some of our favorites. 2025 saw a number of high profile deployments of UK military forces both close to home and across the globe, including the eight month long voyage … Read more
The John Wayne Airport Fly Friendly Program helps reduce general aviation jet noise at John Wayne Airport (SNA) through voluntary actions, smart flying, and annual awards. Flying in and out of SNA has always come with extra responsibility. The airport sits right in the middle of densely populated neighborhoods in Orange County, California, which means … Read more
Perth Airport has rolled out Containers for Change bins across all its terminals. (Image: Perth Airport) Perth Airport is taking a strong step towards sustainable practices, with the introduction of Containers for Change recycling bins for bottles and cans now available in all terminals. After being successfully trialled for the past four years in domestic … Read more