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  • From Bicentennial Jet to Boeing 727 Movie Prop in a Will Smith Blockbuster
    by Joe Gvora on June 26, 2025 at 16:43

    Before it lit up the big screen in a fiery explosion, a now-famous Boeing 727 movie prop had a much more patriotic purpose. Originally painted by American artist Alexander Calder to celebrate the United States Bicentennial in 1976, this aircraft—registered as N408BN—was once a flying piece of art for Braniff International Airways. Its transformation from The post From Bicentennial Jet to Boeing 727 Movie Prop in a Will Smith Blockbuster appeared first on Avgeekery.com.

  • Alaska Airlines Flight 1282: NTSB Exposes Boeing’s Systemic Lapses in Midair Door Blowout
    by Dave Hartland on June 25, 2025 at 20:57

    On 5 January 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a Boeing 737-9 MAX (reg. N704AL), suffered a terrifying midair incident when its left mid-exit door (MED) plug blew out at 14,830 feet, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on 24 June 2025 released a synopsis of its forthcoming final The post Alaska Airlines Flight 1282: NTSB Exposes Boeing’s Systemic Lapses in Midair Door Blowout appeared first on Avgeekery.com.

  • The Evolution of Push-Pull Engine Configuration from World War I to Today
    by Bill Lindner on June 25, 2025 at 17:35

    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 mounted in the rear of the fuselage, which operate as pushers. The push-pull concept offers some of the advantages of both designs. Although not ideal for all aircraft, The post The Evolution of Push-Pull Engine Configuration from World War I to Today appeared first on Avgeekery.com.

  • This Caribbean Airline Only Had Two Profitable Years in its 42-Year History
    by Joe Gvora on June 24, 2025 at 23:37

    Once a beloved symbol of Caribbean travel, Air Jamaica was known for its colorful liveries, vibrant in-flight culture, and award-winning service. But behind the Caribbean airline’s cheerful image was a turbulent financial story that spanned decades. Air Jamaica rose quickly—but unsustainably. After years of expansion, privatization, and mounting losses, it was ultimately absorbed by another The post This Caribbean Airline Only Had Two Profitable Years in its 42-Year History appeared first on Avgeekery.com.

  • FedEx’s Fred Smith Revolutionized Cargo, Leaves Behind Legacy at Crossroads
    by Bill Lindner on June 24, 2025 at 15:08

    Fred Smith passed away last week at the age 80. He leaves behind legacy of innovation but also a company that faces many challenges ahead. When Frederick Smith, founder of FedEx, died this week, the giant shipping corporation lost more than a chief executive. It lost a man with many titles and descriptions, including combat The post FedEx’s Fred Smith Revolutionized Cargo, Leaves Behind Legacy at Crossroads appeared first on Avgeekery.com.