Blue Streak: The Convair 990 & American Airlines
The Convair 990 was an unmitigated disaster for the Convair Division of General Dynamics. A product of a misguided attempt […]
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Enigmatic Finnish Charter: Finlantic
Some airlines are so obscure that even with an extensive aviation themed library and access to the entire internet it
Arrow Jets: Frontier’s 727s
During the 1960s the local service airlines of the United States were growing fast. Not only were they re-equipping their
Teague 737: PLUNA’s First Jet
South American nations are no strangers to turbulent histories, replete with dictators and revolutions, and yet Uruguay has been one
Israeli Upstart: MAOF Airlines
El Al has ruled the Israeli skies ever since Israel came into being and like its home nation is a
Berlin Fat Alberts: Pan Am 737-200s
Pan Am throughout its history operated a diverse and expansive route network that covered most of the globe at one
Holiday: A Euro 737-300 Wishlist
The Panda Models 737-300 mould (once used by Aeroclassics also) is massively under-used. Panda has shown some interest in it,
Squashed Eggs: AA’s Astrojet Livery
American Airlines is renowned for keeping its classic Red, White and Blue scheme from 1968-2013 but the livery before it
Tens & Trouble: Spantax in the 80s
By 1978 Spantax had grown to become one of the largest charter airlines in Europe, despite not necessarily having the
Capt Rudi’s Maseratis: Spantax Convair 990s
During the 1950s and 60s, as in the USA, many small airlines were begun by individuals and would go on
Pariah No More: SAA’s 747-400s
Apartheid made South Africa an international pariah and its national airline unwelcome across most of Africa. The purchase of 747SPs
United Airlines | Boeing 737-322 | N327UA | Gemini Jets
I ordered this model well before the release appeared, off of the back of the Gemini photos, which due to
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