TWA Flight 800: What Really Happened?
February 8, 2026
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On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 took off from New York to Paris. The aircraft was a Boeing 747-100.
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On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 took off from New York to Paris. The aircraft was a Boeing 747-100.
For the average airline passenger, the flight is not really over until they feel that distinct thud on the runway, followed by
Today the human species is trying to explore new planets and is looking forward to new corners of the universe,
Fifth-generation aircraft are often discussed as a single “category,” but in practice they represent a broad set of engineering trade-offs.
Introduction Space has always been a target of curiosity and research for humanity. In the 19th century, people were able
I’ve been reading on this blog for quite a while now, thinking on how could I contribute to it. I
Every complex flight operation depends on one essential thing: a checklist. While most people prepare to spend time with their friends and
The Christmas season is not only a busy travel season for aviation; it is also the most challenging testing ground
Every airline has aircraft that become more than metal and systems. They gain reputations, stories, even personalities. In Türk Hava
We are inside a railway carriage halted in the woods of Compiègne, in Picardy. It is 5:00 a.m. on November
On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 took off from New York to Paris. The aircraft was a Boeing 747-100. There were 230 passengers and
For the average airline passenger, the flight is not really over until they feel that distinct thud on the runway, followed by the roar of reverse thrust.
Today the human species is trying to explore new planets and is looking forward to new corners of the universe, less than a century ago
Fifth-generation aircraft are often discussed as a single “category,” but in practice they represent a broad set of engineering trade-offs. Beyond speed and agility, the
Introduction Space has always been a target of curiosity and research for humanity. In the 19th century, people were able to get a closer look
I’ve been reading on this blog for quite a while now, thinking on how could I contribute to it. I have to admit that so
Every complex flight operation depends on one essential thing: a checklist. While most people prepare to spend time with their friends and families, the most complex logistical
The Christmas season is not only a busy travel season for aviation; it is also the most challenging testing ground for winter operations. Low temperatures, the risk of icing, and limited visibility conditions demand disciplined and flawless operation, even under the Christmas lights.
Every airline has aircraft that become more than metal and systems. They gain reputations, stories, even personalities. In Türk Hava Yolları’s (Turkish Airlines) long-haul fleet,
We are inside a railway carriage halted in the woods of Compiègne, in Picardy. It is 5:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918. On one side