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Michigan-based cargo operator Kalitta Charters II bid farewell to its final Boeing 727 freighter on April 5, 2024, marking the end of an era for the company.

The Boeing 727 has a long history in Mexico, and the iconic Trijet can still be seen after more than 55 years of operations. With less than 50 of the 1832 B727s built still in service, Mexico is one of the few places where you can still see one fly. The first Boeing 727 in […]

Charter airlines are often overlooked in the aviation world. They operate irregular schedules on unusual routes. One of the more successful charter operators was Champion Air. Til their demise in early 2008 the airline provided service for sports teams, tour operators, and the United States government. The airline began was originally a part of the […]

At first glance, The Museum of Flight Restoration Center isn’t especially exciting. Apart from a beautiful Learjet 23 sitting outside, it looks just like just another grey hanger next to the rest of the grey hangers near the threshold of Runway 16 left at Paine Field. But, once inside, things take a historic and amazing […]