Next Air Force One (VC-25B) – More Problems?
It seems that another mystery problem is causing headaches for Boeing, involving the US government’s order for its next Air Force One fleet. Currently, the President of the United States travels around in one of two bespoke 747 derivatives. These planes, that fall...
Tenerife Airport Disaster: 45 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Tenerife Airport Disaster, the worst air accident in history. It was a collision between two 747s. Neither aircraft should have even been there. Both jets were carrying passengers, so the high-speed ground collision claimed the...
747 Hump Facts You May Not Know
The iconic hump of the 747 distinguishes it from [almost] all aircraft. But there are some key “hump facts” that not all aviation fans know! It’s a frustrating topic, whenever an avgeek (such as yours truly) tries to engage a non-avgeek in an aviation discussion. The...
