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New York Air Had 1980s Attitude, Grew Quickly, Then Folded
If an airline could wear a city like a jacket, New York Air did it. The little airline had attitude, but it never really gained enough altitude to survive the turbulent era of the late '80s.New York Air began...
Spirit and Frontier Are Talking Again…and the Timing Is Hard to Ignore
With fresh cash, new leadership, and familiar talks resurfacing, Spirit and Frontier may be circling each other once again.If this is starting to feel familiar, you’re not imagining it.According to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, Spirit Airlines and Frontier...
Santa Got a Checkride Again This Year
"You better watch out. You better not cry." His experimental craft and isolated North Pole location didn't prevent Santa from getting a no-notice check.Santa had a big job to do last night. He has to do what is seemingly...
December 17th: Celebrate Firsts, Lasts, and Bests From a Red Letter Day in Aviation History
December 17th. A day to remember and celebrate in aviation history.First flights. Last flights. Without December 17th, we might not even have a place like Avgeekery to read about aviation and aerospace technology.The first of many notable...
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...