We have already talked about the F104, but have we ever talked about its scandal? It has a whole corruption plot behind it that nobody ever talks about… For those who are lost and did not read the article about the F104: we can name it the Starfighter, the flying stick, the winged pencil, the…
Tag: Aviation
Birds of the sea
In today’s article, let’s dive into another chapter of aeronautical history: the planes of the sea. During the last century, we went from conversions of ships that were initially cargo ships, cruisers, or even battleships into aircraft carriers to ships specially designed to carry aircraft, powered by nuclear power. These ships allow naval forces to…
Anecdotes from the Cold War
Did you know that Pepsi was the only western enterprise operating in the USSR and had one of the biggest military fleets of all time? Well, I’m sure you knew already, but I will talk about this and a few other anecdotes down below anyways… To start, it was in 1959 during the American National…
From Bland to Gourmet at 30,000 Feet: The Evolution of Airline Meals
What did you eat last time onboard? Was it a sandwich or maybe some crackers? This is what most companies offer, but what about something like caviar and foie gras? Today we will discover some of the meals offered by companies to their customers and how meals have changed throughout history. When we think of…
Did you know? EMEAC
Recently, the Electoral Meeting of the EUROAVIA Congress (EMEAC) took place in Bremen, where the Designated International Board (DIB) was elected. But did you know that the first EMEAC also took place in German soil back in 1990?
Behind the Scenes of Air Crash Investigations: The Role of Aircraft Black Boxes
If you ever watch an episode of “Air crash investigations” or had some classes about safety and avionics, you might know what a black box is. But do you know what it is and what it is made of? In aviation, a black box is a device used to record flight data and cockpit voice…
Eyes in the sky
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is a vital component of modern air defense systems. It provides a comprehensive and integrated view of the battlefield, enabling friendly aircraft to operate effectively and neutralize potential threats. AWACS is essentially a flying radar platform that can detect aircraft, missiles, and ships at ranges of hundreds of kilometers…
About chemtrails and fake planes…
Chemtrails are a common topic among conspiracy circles, where people affirm governments spend millions of dollars annually to poison our population by emitting chemicals in the atmosphere trough planes. Also, there are some who say planes don’t really exist and that they’re actually trains fitted with screens instead of windows… Isn’t that crazy? Well, today…
The history of legendary McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturing corporation and defense contractor, formed by the merger in 1967 of McDonnell Aircraft, which was founded in 1939, and the Douglas Aircraft Company, which was founded in 1921. In 1997 it was merged with Boeing, and you can see the logo of McDonnell Douglas in the current…
Business Jets Market
Today we talk about a special segment in aviation, the business jets. It is a multi-million-dollar business that is expected to grow by 2030 due to the emergence of e-VTOL and other factors like the desire of people to get faster to their destinations if they can afford it. The biggest growth in this segment…