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The Airbus A320 family were the first airliners to use FBW and an all glass cockpit.

Modern Day Two Minute Read

Understanding the Magic of “Fly-By-Wire” (FBW)

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments aircraft, Airliners, civilian, Fly by Wire, Modern

In the aviation world, the term “fly-by-wire” (FBW) often rings with an aura of magic, an intricate fusion of technology

The inside of a control tower. Each is different depending on the location. Photo credit - Tech Sgt Peter R Miller CC BY 2.0.

Modern Day Two Minute Read

The Intricate World of Air Traffic Control (ATC)

May 27, 2023May 31, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments Air Traffic Control, Airport, ATC, civilian, Modern

Air travel is a marvel of modern technology, transporting millions of people worldwide every day. But behind the scenes, there’s

Bréguet 763 Deux Ponts

Bréguet 763 Deux Ponts – The Double Deck Plane

March 20, 2023March 29, 2023 Guy Davey 0 Comments 763, aircraft, Bréguet 763 Deux-Ponts, Cargo, civilian, france, transport

The Bréguet 763 Deux Ponts was developed in France shortly before the end of the Second World War and would

Tu-144 takeoff

Tupolev Tu-144 – The Soviet Concorde

July 25, 2022April 4, 2023 Vegim Krelani aircraft, big, civilian, concorde, huge, passenger, russian, size, soviet, tu-144

Contrary to popular belief, the beloved Concorde was not the first supersonic airliner to take flight. The Soviet Tupolev Tu-144

The Starship in flight.

Beechcraft Starship – a Failed Aviation Marvel

January 17, 2022December 12, 2022 Nathan Cluett beechcraft, civilian, passengers, starship, turboprop

The Beechcraft Starship 2000 was the epitome of luxury personal transport for the wealthy. An extremely beautiful design that ultimately