World’s largest airplanes: The aviation field has advanced a great ton since the 20th century, and the airplanes that we have now are larger than life. If aviators and aviation mechanics from the 1970s to the 1980s could see some …
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Hydrogen-Powered Aviation Takes Over
ZeroAvia, a company dedicated to the environment, will build a research and development center to create hydrogen-powered aviation near Seattle, just north of Everett’s Paine Field. Seattle is known for aviation giant Boeing, but a recent entry to the field, …
Sports Teams That Have Private Jets
Arizona Cardinals Join Private Plane Club Among high-ticket professional sports teams, it seems that owning private jets may turn into something of a fad. The Arizona Cardinals have just recently become the second team in the NFL to outright buy …
The Top 5 Ski Resorts in Europe
The European continent is known for so many beautiful destinations and ski resorts that it’s difficult to name a concrete list of them all. This even applies to ski resorts. Of these, Europe has plenty, making it hard to pick …
Playboy’s Luxurious Private Jet Returns
“Big Bunny” Graces the Skies Once Again. Hugh Hefner, the creative mind behind the Playboy empire, bought a private jet in 1970 for $5.5 million, earning it the nickname the “Mansion in the Sky.” Many famous stars, including Elvis, Cher, …
As Private Jet Travel Becomes More Affordable, Here are Some Flying Tips
Private Charters not just for the 1% The COVID Pandemic has been an economic disaster for many industries, but perhaps one of the hardest hit was airline travel. Even now, almost two years since the pandemic began, the commercial airline …
Windowless Plane Cabins Could Be The Strange Future of Air Travel
Eyeing the passing world far below is one of the most essential pleasures of flying, but virtual airplane windows may one day make this experience a digital illusion. While many passengers delight in the view, Rosen Aviation is betting that …
World War II Vet Returns to the Air In Vintage Plane
The nonprofit group Dream Flights has been honoring American heroes with WWII veteran dream flight experiences since 2011. The organization has helped more than 4,200 elderly veterans, many of whom live in long-term care facilities, take to the skies once …
Scotland’s First Ever Electric Aircraft Takes Off
A new test center in the Orkney Islands of Scotland is exploring the future of low-emission air travel with the introduction of a hybrid electric aircraft. The project, led by avionics company Ampaire, features a reconfigured Cessna Skymaster with one …
Meet Epic Aircraft’s New $3.85 Million E1000 GX Plane
Russian-owned, Oregon-based small plane manufacturer Epic Aircraft has finally released its E1000 GX turboprop plane for a cool $3.85 million price tag. The plane, which received FAA certification in 2019, features several advanced flight control technologies and powerful new design …
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