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Pentagon Releases Details On Massive B-2 Iran Strike

6 days ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

The B-2s sent to Guam recently were just decoys, as others flew the opposite direction to Iran with the actual strike package. The Pentagon has released some details about the bomber-attacks on several Iranian underground nuclear facilities last night, named Operation Midnight Hammer. All 19 of the U.S Air Force B-2 bombers are based at Whiteman AFB in Missouri.
B-2 Bombers Strike Multiple Nuclear Sites In Iran

6 days ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers have struck multiple nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump confirmed the attacks earlier this evening on his social media, and will address the nation at 10pm Eastern time tonight. The news comes after days of anxious anticipation of his decision; to take-out Iran’s underground nuclear sites, or avoid getting directly involved and let Israel continue doing the work.
How Has HondaJet Fared In The Private Jet Game?

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

When you think of a private jet, a name like ‘HondaJet’ often doesn’t spring to mind, but rather ‘Gulfstream,’ ‘Cessna,’ and ‘Bombardier.’ Little do some know that while the automaker has had a sizable chunk of the market share, it also has a history in aviation spanning almost 40 years. How did Honda come about entering the private jet business, and how do their aircraft hold up today? Here’s the story of the HondaJet. In 1986, the Fundamental Technology Research Center opened in Saitama, Japan.
The First Air Force One Was Once Auctioned Off For A Massive Bargain

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

President Eisenhower’s Columbine II—America’s first Air Force One—has enjoyed a storied life in the skies and was recently restored by its current owner. But there was a time when its future looked grim. After just two years of sitting idle, the Air Force was ready to scrap it—literally. In fact, Columbine II was bundled into a five-plane package deal and auctioned off for a bargain price. Here’s how the historic aircraft fared on the auction block.
How 6,000 People Bought Into An Airline That Never Flew

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Smokers Express is the strange but true story of two men, three jets, and an airline dream that went up in smoke. Many gimmick airlines were proposed in the late 20th century, but Smokers Express sought to bypass regulations recently imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the early 1990s. Its two founders had many innovative ideas for the airline outside of smoking, and thousands of passengers were reportedly on board.
Surprise! Donald Trump Once Bought An Airline

1 week ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Before Donald Trump became President, he was a prominent business mogul who invested in hundreds of different ventures. However, for every ‘Apprentice,’ hotel, and golf course, there were unsuccessful ventures like the United States Football League (USFL), cologne, and even an airline. ‘Trump Shuttle’ lasted only four years before Trump sold the airline and exited the air travel game. Here’s the story of Trump Shuttle.
Delta's Powerpuff Girls Themed Boeing 737-200

2 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

While the Simpsons took to the skies in 1995, it was the Powerpuff Girls’ turn five years later. To the delight of many Cartoon Network fans, Delta’s Powerpuff Girls jet came courtesy of Delta Air Lines’ no-frills offshoot, Delta Express. So what came of this idea? Here’s the story of the Powerpuff Girls Delta Boeing jet. In the early 1990s, Southwest Airlines gained prominence as a no-frills, economical airline that was winning over customers who couldn’t afford fares from typical airlines.
Inside The Continental Airlines Merger Fight Of 1981

2 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Joe Gvora

Mergers in airlines were very common in the late 20th century, but one of the more dramatic mergers occurred between Continental Airlines and the Texas Air Corporation. Many Continental employees even thought they could simply buy the airline to stop the takeover from happening. Continental reported losses of $20 million in 1980 and $60 million in 1981. The downward momentum occurred as the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act brought more airlines into the fold to compete with Continental.
Six Years Ago, D-Day Squadron’s C-47s Recreated History For Normandy’s 75th

3 weeks 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.
Cowabunga! This Fascinating Simpsons Airline Livery Turned Heads In 1995

3 weeks 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.