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16May

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

History

The Impact of the Cold War on Aviation

Last week, we covered the impact of WWII on aviation. This got me thinking, what was the impact of the Cold War on aviation? The Cold War was a war that wasn't really a war... at least not by traditional means. After WWII, the US and USSR, who had once been allies, now became enemies. Instead of fighting a traditional war, the US and USSR set up proxies that would fight one another. Stirring up rebellions and revolts in several countries and rigging elections in others. During these proxy wars, both Russians and Americans would aid, by ending aircraft and pilots to train new recruits. This had a profound effect on aviation throughout the cold war! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Jet Engine Whilst the Cold War certainly didn't invent t...

21Dec

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Opinion

Are we in a new golden age of aviation?

Once, we were in a golden age of aviation. Everything to do with aviation was better. The seats were comfier, there was more legroom, service was far superior. But now, many argue that we are in a new golden age of aviation. An aviation renaissance, if you will. But are we really in a new golden age of aviation? Whilst many who lived, and traveled during the (first) golden age of aviation, their answer would be unequivocally "No!" However, for many, especially those who never flew during the (first) golden age of aviation, the answer would be a resounding "Yes!" We spoke with 15 frequent fliers from both 'golden ages' of aviation. We asked about why they believe we are/aren't in a new golden age of aviation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why we are...

4Dec

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

History

Aviation: past vs present

Aviation, just like many industries has changed a lot over the past 100 years. Whereas once, Orville Wright had to hold onto his aircraft for dear life, now, we can travel in relative luxury. But just how much has air travel changed in the past 100 years? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The beginning of commercial aviation I'm not going to talk about the various attempts before the Wright brothers to fly, dating back all the way to the Ancient Greeks at least. On December 17 1903 at Kitty Hawk, Orville Wright took the first powered flight of a heavier than air aircraft. Thus making him the first human to achieve powered flight. After that, aviation remained still largely obscure and disregarded. The Golden age of Aviation After the two world war...