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Does anyone remember the Boeing 367-80, the famous Dash 80?
Once upon a time, a company based in Seattle bet their entire worth on a new aircraft project.…
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Does anyone remember the obscure Italian Savoia-Marchetti S.66 flying boat?
The Savoia-Marchetti S.66 was a twin-hull cantilever monoplane Italian flying boat. While the hull and wings were metal,…
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Does anyone remember the utterly gorgeous de Havilland Comet?
Britain had what was thought to be an unassailable lead in jet aircraft design when the de Havilland…
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Cathay Pacific turns 80 and they’re already knocking it out of the park!
Cathay Pacific turns 80 this year and the airline is going all out to celebrate. Just about anywhere…
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Have you seen this BBC feature on British Airways cabin crew training from 1987?
The BBC visited British Airways cabin crew training centre at Cranebank back in 1987. They followed several crew…
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GeminiJets Airplane Models: March 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer To purchase GeminiJets, go…
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Photo Report: United Airlines New “Elevated” Boeing 787-9
During a hangar event at LAX, United unveiled its new “Elevated” Boeing 787-9. The new “Elevated” 787-9 configuration…
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World’s 10 Largest Airlines in 2026
In 2026, global airline capacity is entering a phase defined less by recovery and more by consolidation, as…
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GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored…
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Does anyone remember the pioneering de Havilland Hercules?
The de Havilland Hercules first flew on 30 September 1926 from Stag Lane Aerodrome in North London. It…
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March 5, 2026 – Emirates Operates Limited Flights to 82 Destinations, Oman Air Adds More Flights
With the limited re-opening of the UAE airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule to 82 destinations… The post March 5, 2026 – Emirates Operates Limited Flights to 82 Destinations, Oman Air Adds More Flights appeared first on SamChui.com.
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Etihad Resumes Limited Flights as Emirates Plans Resumption
Etihad Airways is operating limited repatriation flights while Emirates, and Qatar Airways issue updates on when operations may… The post Etihad Resumes Limited Flights as Emirates Plans Resumption appeared first on SamChui.com.
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Drone Strikes Hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait Airports
Drone attacks damaged facilities at Dubai International (DXB), Zayed International (AUH), and Kuwait International (KWI) airports, causing injuries… The post Drone Strikes Hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait Airports appeared first on SamChui.com.
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Major Flight Disruptions Amid Middle East Airspace Closure
On February 28, 2026, global airlines suspended operations across the Middle East after the United States and Israel… The post Major Flight Disruptions Amid Middle East Airspace Closure appeared first on SamChui.com.
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Does anyone remember the Short S.8 Calcutta flying boat?
The Short S.8 Calcutta was manufactured by the British firm Short Brothers based in Rochester. Powered by a…