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In the 1990s, McDonald’s took its golden arches to new heights, literally. Partnering with Swiss regional airline Crossair, the fast-food giant introduced McPlane, a flying restaurant that promised burgers, fries, and milkshakes served thousands of feet in the air. The aircraft was fully branded inside and out, transforming an ordinary regional jet into a high-profile airline marketing experiment unlike anything aviation had seen before. While its run was short-lived, the McPlane captured public imagination and remains a curious chapter in both airline and fast-food history. Equal parts publicity stunt and customer experience, it reflected a moment when brands were willing…
The United States is reassessing its Preclearance program in Canadian airports due to low passenger numbers. The service has been available at many airports across Canada for several decades, but travel between the US has been on the decline. US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra suggested the program no longer makes business sense, claiming it is the US government that pays to keep it all running. Ending the program would be a blow to Canadian airlines, which have benefited from easier access to the US for their passengers. US Could End Canada Airport Preclearance Credit: US Border and Customs As reported…
The story of the Boeing 777 family is one of the most important in the world of commercial aviation. Each version of this watershed aircraft has had its moment, much like actors on a stage. Two really stole the show, while the more exotic variant, the Boeing 777-200LR, remained mostly in the background. The 777-200ER and the 777-300ER emerged as some of the best widebodies to ever fly. The 777 succeeded Boeing’s first widebody twinjet, the 767, and showed the world just how great the platform could be for both the economics of the notoriously volatile flying business and the…
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Many articles have been written about the upcoming Boeing 777X family of aircraft, and for good reason, as the line has been a long time coming thanks to disruptions caused initially by COVID shutdowns, the subsequent supply chain issues that have plagued the industry, not to mention the legal battles the manufacturer has been dealing with since high-profile crashes in recent years. Manufacturer Boeing ICAO Code B77F IATA Code 77F Engine Count 2 Engine Manufacturer General Electric Engine Name GE9X After all that, series production finally began for the 777-8F, the freight variant of the 777X, on July 21 this…
Lockheed Martin has long been a cornerstone of global air power, with aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II, the C-5M Super Galaxy, and the C-130 Hercules family forming the backbone of the air fleets of dozens of nations. From stealth fighters to heavy-lift transports, Lockheed designs embody not only cutting-edge technology but also interoperability across allied nations. Tracking which air forces operate the largest Lockheed fleets offers a unique lens on strategic partnerships, modernization priorities, and raw operational capacity. While global rankings often emphasize raw fleet size, looking specifically at Lockheed-built aircraft highlights their strategic roles rather than just numbers.…
On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force retired its last Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter jets after more than 60 years of active service. This fast and nimble Soviet-designed fighter was for many years the workhorse of the Indian Air Force combat squadrons, which operated several versions of this type. Since 1964, the Indian Air Force operated a total of 872 MiG-21s, 840 of which were, since 1966, built locally in India under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Indian MiG-21s saw extensive frontline service during the multiple armed clashes with Pakistan that have taken place in the last…
There’s a bit of a scandal at Austrian Airlines, as the Lufthansa Group carrier has reportedly uncovered quite the scheme, as reported by MeinBezirk. Austrian cracks down on violations of flight benefit rules One of the main perks of working in the airline industry is flight benefits. These come in a variety of forms, ranging from space available travel for employees, to discounted tickets for family and friends of employees. Along those lines, Austrian has issued an internal memo, warning of repercussions for misuse of these benefits. The airline has been performing an investigation in recent times, in order to…
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has been United Airlines’ primary hub since the mid-1950s, when the airline moved its operations from Midway Airport to the newly constructed O’Hare. Chicago O’Hare is unique in serving as a hub for two of the largest US airlines. While American Airlines has a smaller presence than United, it still maintains a significant operation at the airport. Recently, United Airlines has continued to maintain its dominance at the hub over American Airlines. A report from local news outlet WGN said that a judge ruled in favor of United Airlines, rejecting American Airlines’ attempt to prevent…
German airline Lufthansa has unveiled a special livery, applied to a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, to mark the 100th anniversary of its foundation. This unique design depicts the carrier’s iconic flying crane, painted in white and extending its wings over the length of the mostly dark blue fuselage. The number “100” is also painted on one side of the aircraft, with the dates “1926-2026” on the other one. Lufthansa Although the present-day Lufthansa was technically founded in 1953, with this livery, the airline somehow claims back the heritage of the eponymous first German flag carrier, Deutsche Luft Hansa, which was established…