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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Carriers
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
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
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
Parrot Jumbo: Air Gabon’s 747
The history of African flag carriers is something I always find interesting. Not only are they exotic but they often
Talofa: The Rise, Fall & Rise of Polynesian Airlines
The Pacific islands have a proud history of colourful flag carriers, however the majority of the region’s airlines have struggled
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Premier Pacific: Hawaiian’s Long-haul Adventure
Hawaiian Airlines was faced with the same range of challenges in the deregulated 1980s as other legacy carriers – increased
Hope & Despair: Air Congo’s Struggle
European colonialism has left a bitter legacy in many African nations, but probably none has been so disgraceful and damaging