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Aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and 737 are still on the books of airlines around the world for regular operation despite being built in the 1970s. This seems like a long time and would naturally lead you to wonder how many years a plane lasts. Commercial, military, and cargo aircraft are designed to be […]

Being a smokejumper is a tough and unique job that only very few people are able to do. There are currently about 400 smokejumpers in the US alone as it is a job that comes with a lot of resilience, mental and physical strength, and solid devotion to protecting forests. Smokejumpers are practically firefighters who […]

It’s easy to forget this when you cram into a passenger liner, but aviation is still a relatively new field. The past century or so of aviation has included many spectacular firsts and broken barriers. Here are some of the best history-defining moments of aviation history. The heady early days of aviation were full of […]

After the invention of airplanes in the 1900s and the refinement of flight in the 1910s, including the first widespread usage of aviation for military purposes, the 1920s ushered in a new era for planes. Mass fascination with flying took off as much as the development of new, innovative technological models. Here are some of […]

Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to step out and look at the sky without seeing a plane. Airplane routes crisscross almost the entire globe, particularly the inhabited parts. However, there are still a few places where you won’t notice any planes flying overhead. One of these is Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The main reason is religious. […]

If you look at a route map of airplanes, including small private aircraft, you might notice some unusual features. Flights don’t seem to go in a straight line or take the shortest possible distance between two points but fly curved. Others avoid certain bodies of water, such as the Gulf of Mexico. In our day […]

The life of a flight attendant seems glamorous. They get to jet around the world, earn money for traveling, and have some pretty neat uniforms. However, the job comes with plenty of drawbacks, including long hours, time away from family, and dealing with difficult passengers on a regular basis. So, is being a flight attendant […]

There are many aspects of plane travel that don’t make sense to the average passenger, from mysterious charges driving up the price of your ticket to obscure airport codes. However, one of the biggest mysteries is why planes board from the front, not the back. Wouldn’t it be more efficient the other way around so […]

Airplanes have come a long way in the last century of aviation. It’s hard to imagine that not so long ago, the Atlantic Ocean or the North American continent was an insurmountable obstacle, and now plane routes fly all around the globe without a second thought. However, there are still some areas of the planet […]

Have you ever stood in a seemingly endless line at the gate and thought to yourself that there has to be a way to make boarding more efficient? You’re certainly not alone. For years, people have been trying to work out the models that would make boarding faster. Some suggested boarding window seats first. However, […]