Boeing and McDonnell Douglas agreed to a merger in December, 1996. At the time, Phil Condit, then CEO of Boeing, called the acquisition a “historic moment in aviation and aerospace”. The past 28 years ...

Was the proposed MD-12 Jumbo way ahead of its time or just a ‘Hail Mary’ attempt to keep airlines interested in an ailing company? Avgeekery explores the ‘why’ behind the failed MD-12 program.

Starting in the 1950s, the United States began focusing on developing nuclear propulsion as an effective way to power space exploration. Several programs made significant progress in this effort.

Thirty-one years have passed since the harrowing crash of USAir Flight 427 on the evening of 8 September 1994. I remember that evening with piercing clarity. It was a Thursday, one of those golden ...

Fokker was a Dutch aircraft manufacturing company in the 20th century. At one point, it was the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer. After 86 years, it ceased operations. How did one of the world’s ...

Throughout aviation history, many aircraft have featured a push-pull engine configuration. Propeller-driven planes often rely on forward-mounted engines to pull them through the air. Some have engines ...

The opportunity to fly in a real fighter jet is a dream or bucket list item for many aviation enthusiasts. Thanks to MiGFlug, a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, this doesn’t have to be a dream.

During World War II, Great Britain and Germany deployed powerful 24-cylinder engines for their aircraft. Both nations began working on the engines before the war started. Ultimately, the British ...

Air Koryo, North Korea’s state-owned (and only) airline, is a unique relic of Cold War aviation. Shaped by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s state control, isolation, and geopolitical ...

Turboprop airliners are not an uncommon sight at America’s airports. But the first turboprop transport to operate in the United States was a modern marvel, the Vickers Viscount. It bridged the gap ...

Have you ever wondered how aircraft manufacturers deliver new smaller aircraft over long distances? What about ferrying them to the mainland for heavy maintenance checks? Generally speaking, aircraft ...

President Trump arrived earlier today in Abu Dhabi as part of his first overseas diplomatic trip of his second term. His visit previously included stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. After arriving in ...