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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Combine Operations, Bringing an End to Hawaiian’s Legendary Callsign After 99 Years
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a defining moment in their merger journey. In this story:Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a defining moment in their merger journey. A Unified Operation Behind the ScenesLeadership Transitions and Strategic ExpansionThe Federal Aviation Administration...
Possible Culprit Emerges in Mysterious United Flight 1093 Windshield Strike
The mystery of what struck United Flight 1093 over Utah last week may be one step closer to being solved.The incident occurred on Thursday, 16 October, when a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating from Denver International Airport...
Fly the Friendly Skies: When United Air Lines Entered the Jet Age
United Air Lines officially entered the jet age on 18 September 1959, when Flight 800—a Douglas DC-8—departed San Francisco for New York at 0830 local time.It would have been the first scheduled DC-8 flight in the world had...
Jack Harter Helicopters Became A Legendary Name in Hawaii Tourism
Helicopters are often known for short-distance cargo hauls and first responder relief. However, some companies like Jack Harter Helicopters have managed to strike gold by offering tours via helicopter across exotic locations. One such company was Jack Harter Helicopters...
Movie Star Aircraft: The Top Gun P-51 Mustang in Top Gun: Maverick
The Top Gun P-51 is a movie star all its own.In this storyThe Top Gun P-51 is a movie star all its own.Back Before...
The Supermarine Spitfire: Engineers kept improving Britain’s best fighter
Nothing Says Battle of Britain like the Supermarine SpitfireHighlights of our Supermarine Spitfire story:Nothing Says Battle of Britain like the Supermarine SpitfireThose Wonderful Wings...
The Bearcat: The Last and the Best of Grumman’s Propeller Driven Cats
Developed to Operate from Escort Carrier Decks, the F8F Bearcat Barely Missed the Action in World War IIOn 23 June 1943, a meeting took...