Joe Gvora

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Cowabunga! This Fascinating Simpsons Airline Livery Turned Heads In 1995

4 days ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Unique liveries and designs have sprung up over the years, but none were as in-your-face as The Simpsons airline livery from 1995. While the iconic Matt Groening show is still on the air today, it was viewed by up to 9 million households around this time. Which airline got to feature this famous family? Not United or American, but a lesser-known and budding airline called Western Pacific Airlines. The carrier, however, didn’t get very far, closing in 1998 due to major financial losses.
Why EgyptAir Flight 648 Became One Of The Deadliest In History

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Hijackings weren’t uncommon in the late 20th century, as proven by EgyptAir Flight 648. But while many hijackers demanded money, a terrorist organization known as Abu Nidal demanded a free flight to Libya, or more passengers would die the longer it took. In total, 56 passengers died during and after the flight, making it one of the most lethal hijackings in history. Here’s the story of EgyptAir Flight 648. On 23 November 1985, EgyptAir Flight 648 took place on a Boeing 737-266.
Private Jet Or Commercial? 6 Shark Tank Stars' Lavish Travel Habits Revealed

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Do Shark Tank stars fly commercial or private jet? Shark Tank has been a television staple since 2009, changing numerous lives and introducing America to up-and-coming businesses, goods, and services. Many deals made on this program have also made several known investors even wealthier. Considering all the money accrued from these deals, how do all the Sharks travel? Do they have a collection of private aircraft or save money by flying coach?
The Stunning Deception Of Fraud Pilot Thomas Salme

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Throughout aviation history, countless impostors and scammers have forged fraudulent pilot licenses to get free flights, lounge access, and other privileges. But one man, Thomas Salme of Stockholm, Sweden, went as far as flying for nearly 15 years before getting caught. So what happened with Salme’s tenure flying? Did he make any mistakes? Was his punishment harsh? Here’s the story of Thomas Salme, the fraud pilot who successfully flew without a license.
The True Story Behind The First MLB Team Airplane

2 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

The Brooklyn Dodgers were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) team to own their own plane for team travel, marking a major milestone in both baseball and aviation history. This move earned them the distinction of being the first MLB team airplane owners, ushering in a new era of sports travel. But the honor of being the first team to fly to a game belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.
The Airline From 1989 That Still Hasn't Launched

2 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

USGlobal Airways remains a curious outlier in aviation history—an airline that, despite existing for over 30 years, never operated one commercial flight. Many airlines fade into obscurity without operating a single flight, but USGlobal, formerly known as Baltia Air Lines, managed to continue onwards from 1989 through aircraft acquisitions and interactions with governing bodies. Here’s the story of USGlobal Airways—so far. Baltia Air Lines was founded in August 1989 by Latvian pilot Igor Dmitrowsky.
British Airways Tried To Sabotage A Newcomer With 'Dirty Tricks' In 1990

2 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

In the early 1990s, England’s flagship carrier, British Airways, attempted to orchestrate one of the most heinous PR scandals in air travel history: the ‘Dirty Tricks’ campaign, which targeted Virgin Atlantic. This covert operation, driven by competitive paranoia and unethical tactics, aimed to undermine Virgin’s growth. This plan, however, backfired spectacularly, costing BA millions and cementing Virgin’s underdog status. Here’s the story of the ‘Dirty Tricks’ campaign.
The Forgotten Desert Airline That Quietly Shaped 1960s Aviation

3 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Phoenix, Arizona is the fifth-most populated city in America, so it would only make sense for the city to start its own major airline. That it certainly did around the mid-20th century. The company had quite a pioneer on its hands for a while, until the late 1960s when competition swallowed it up when it was still growing. Bonanza Air Lines was known for being the first airline in America to comprise its entire fleet of jets in 1960.
How Lightning Doomed Pan Am Flight 214 In 1963

3 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Thankfully, today’s travelers are unlikely to experience a tragedy such as the one on Pan Am Flight 214 over Maryland nearly 62 years ago. Today’s commercial aircraft can safely withstand lightning with little to no harm to anybody on board. Over 60 years ago, however, aircraft were more vulnerable to problems that came from lightning strikes, and that was especially true for Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) Flight 214.
An Airline Just For Sports Teams? Champion Air's Inspiring 21-Year Story

3 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

With large groups of people needing to travel all across the country, one company easily saw an opportunity to do business with several sports teams that had to fly to 20 to 30 destinations in a single season. For over twenty years, Champion Air became a trusted name for NBA, NHL, and collegiate teams. In the late 2010s, it inspired teams to start purchasing their own jets. This article explores Champion Air’s history. Champion Air started out as MGM Grand Air in 1987.