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Jake Hardiman-

Jake Hardiman

About Jake Hardiman

Journalist - A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for aviation history, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft even if doing so demands an unorthodox itinerary. A keen amateur photographer, he also recently reached the milestone of flying his 100th sector as a passenger. Based in Norwich, UK.

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Scotland's Airline: A Brief History Of Loganair

The carrier has now been active for six decades.

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Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week

The top aviation news stories from the last seven days.

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Why SAS Is The Flag Carrier Of 3 Countries

The airline has close ties to the region of Scandinavia as a whole.

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North Korea's Air Koryo: What Planes Does The Airline Operate?

The North Korean flag carrier has been in the news recently.

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Surinam Airways: Everything You Need To Know

The carrier even used to operate the Boeing 747.

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London Heathrow Gets 1st Direct Wuhan Flight Since Pre-COVID

The flights are currently operating on a weekly basis.

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Top 5: The World's Oldest Active Bombardier CRJ100/200 Series Jets

These aging twinjets serve a wide variety of operators.

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Ryanair's Turboprop Days: When And Why The Airline Flew Them

Did you know that Ryanair hasn't always been an all-jet carrier?

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The Story Of Etihad Airways' Manchester City-Liveried Widebodies

Two of the carrier's twinjets have featured the club's sky blue color scheme.

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What Happened To Argentina’s LAPA?

LAPA was an Argentinian airline that flew between 1977 and 2003.

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National Dog Month: How Do New York City's Airports Support Canine Travelers?

The Big Apple's major airports have various systems in place to ensure a smooth ride for traveling dogs.

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Why Virgin Atlantic Flew A Vickers Viscount To A Small Dutch City

Did you know about this short-lived service?

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Top 5: The British Airways Aircraft Types With The Largest Club World Cabins

There is considerable diversity among the premium cabins in the UK flag carrier's widebody fleet.

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A Brief Guide To UK Regional Carrier Isles Of Scilly Skybus

A closer look at a little-known airline.

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Bomb Threat: Police Remove Passenger From Turkey Bound Jet2 Flight

The situation resulted in a significant delay to the flight.

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What Became Of Iberia's Boeing 757s?

Iberia operated a fleet of 757s between 1993 and 2006.

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What Happened To China Southern's Boeing 757s?

The carrier's relationship with the type lasted for around three decades.

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The World's Oldest Continually-Active Airline: KLM's Fleet In 2023

The Dutch flag carrier will turn 104 years old in a couple of months.

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