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 […]
Boeing 747
Air India’s Revolution: Jetley’s Sun 1987-90
As with many developing nation’s national carriers, that have had long glorious histories, Air India is today a model of
Bleeding Edge: Oasis Hong Kong
There’s no doubt that low cost airlines have radically altered the face of the industry within the last twenty years,
National Goes International: MIA-LHR 1970
During the regulated era of US aviation the realm of long-haul international flights was primarily the domain of Pan Am
Minerve Magic: French Deregulation Pioneer
Charter airlines have come and gone regularly and many barely merit a mention. Some however deserve recognition and Minerve definitely
Jumbo Troubles: TWA’s 747s in the 70s
The Boeing 747 signalled a step change in the size and cost of the airline industry. Eagerly acquired by the
New Life to Old Jumbos: 747-400BCF and BDSFs
The concept of converting used passenger jets to freighters is an old tradition that has been going since the Second
Scottish Virgin: Highland Express
Scotland has never had a successful national airline (except I guess Loganair), although several carriers have traded on a Scottish