The B-47E Stratojet

By 1954 the B-47 had the lowest accident rate of any jet aircraft. Nevertheless, the B-47 never outlived its early reputation as a crew-killer. As veteran Stratojet pilot Brig. General Earl C. Peck observed in 1975, the B-47 was often admired, respected, cursed or even feared, but almost never loved.

Radar - The Early Days of Development

The development of radar has been a tremendous boon to aviation since its first inception. Now we can fly to any destination, in all kinds of weather with complete confidence in our safety, all due in great part to avionics in general and radar in particular.

The Yakovlev Yak-9

The Soviet Yak-9 was slow and poorly armed, but it often won over the Luftwaffe fighters by the sheer force of numerical superiority.

India Air Travel

A lot of people shirk international travel due to expensive airfares. However nowadays, there are several discount round-trip flights to India. So, if you are planning to fly overseas, ensure that you get a good deal when you book the flight ticket. If exhaustive traveling to different cities is a part of the itinerary, it is advisable to avail yourself of an Airpass, which reduces the price down to a fraction of the actual cost.

The B-24 Liberator Bomber

Not as well known to the general public, the B-24/PB4Y Liberator was a favorite among many bomber crews and served in the European and Asian theatres of WWII and later in ancillary operations during the Korean War before being retired in 1953.

Dublin Airport: The Future

A short look at the future of Dublin Airport and the possible construction of terminals 2 and 3.

Chartering Private Jet

As private jet chartering becomes more affordable, consumers are spoilt with lots of chartering options.

Blended Wing Body Airliners by 2017?

What he is a blended winning body (BWB)? Well it is a flying wing type aircraft similar to the B-2 bomber. Some say we will have blended Wing body airliners within the next two decades. In fact Boeing is considering building an airliner, which would be a flying Wing body aircraft.

Supersonic Business Jets Coming Soon?

The private jet market is alive and well. Many private jet owners are now wanting more performance, in fact they are demanding supersonic business Jets. Jets with cruising speeds of up to 1000 mph and capable of bettering the performance of the famous Concorde, without the dangers that the Concorde posed. A Concorde Jr. if you will.

Cheap Airplane Tickets - How to Find Them

Find a cheap airplane ticket isn't hard, if you know what to do to make it possible.

Cheap Airline Tickets and Low Cost Airline Tickets

Stop paying the advertised price for airline tickets, find the cheap and low cost ones. We will tell you how.

Firebombers - Old and New

Firebombers are still front and center in the fight against forest fires.

Air Travel: Are the Labor Pains Worth It?

Upon rereading my article I, too, actually began to wonder about my sanity. Then it came to me: flying is kind of like giving birth to a baby...

Airline Tickets - To Insure or Not to Insure

Should you pay extra for airline ticket-protector insurance? Maybe. But you must understand the limitations of this particular insurance before you purchase.