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1 day ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

This past June marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, where on 6 June 1944, the United States and allies from Canada and Great Britain stormed 50 miles of heavily fortified coastline along Nazi-controlled Normandy, France, to begin the liberation of Europe from Hitler’s power. Over 150,000 men on the Allied side took part in what remains the largest combined naval, air, and land operation ever staged in the history of warfare.

5 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.

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

will soon begin phasing out their aging Airbus A300-600F freighters. The planes have been workhorses for the company since the early 2000s. The company plans to retire the fleet by 2035, as part of their fleet renewal strategy. UPS currently operates 52 of the planes, mainly connecting major domestic hubs like Chicago, Louisville and New York. The first A300-600F airframes started flying for UPS in 2000, with more coming online thru 2006.

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.

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?