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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
Delta Air Lines passengers on a flight between Miami and Minneapolis had their travel plans interrupted when an unusual odor was detected onboard. This saw the Boeing 737-900ER diverted to Atlanta, where the aircraft was inspected, and passengers were rebooked onto an alternative flight. The service, operating on Tuesday, December 30, had 111 customers onboard … Read more
Keeping operational manuals up-to-date is a vital part of ensuring that any aviation company is maintaining regulatory compliance and that staff are aware of the latest policies and procedures. Many businesses, however, are still using outdated and clunky methods such as Word documents and PDFs to distribute their manuals – a time-consuming and error-prone process … Read more
At long last, New York’s major airports are getting some much-needed upgrades. We’ve already written about some of them, like LaGuardia’s rebuilt Terminal B, JFK’s upcoming new Terminal One, and Newark’s replacement Terminal A. Skybridges at LaGuardia Terminal B JFK’s new Terminal One (rendering) Newark’s new Terminal A Out of the multiple megaprojects that are … Read more
Hay bales on fire at a barn in Katherine, NT. (Image: NT Fire and Rescue) Royal Australian Air Force firefighters have been thanked for helping to extinguish a massive hay fire in the Northern Territory town of Katherine last month. RAAF Base Tindal’s No. 17 Squadron Fire Section dispatched two Airfield Panther fire trucks and … Read more
The fine folks of the airline industry work extra hard this time of year so that the rest of us can enjoy the holidays. As if that weren’t enough, some of them volunteer to help share seasonal spirit with people in need. As one example, United operates “Fantasy Flights” that bring children experiencing significant medical … Read more