Posts Tagged ‘Boeing 747SP’
 

 

It’s Back! New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year Returns for 2016

The New York City plane spotting extravaganza known as UN Week is back for another promising year starting this weekend.
by Ben Granucci
 

 
 

New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year Returns for 2015

It's almost time again for New York City's greatest plane spotting week of the year. UN Week is a little later than usual this year, but promises to be just as exciting.
by Ben Granucci
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Today in Aviation History: October 30th

On this day in 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger is launched on what would be its final successful mission; in 1976 a Pan Am 747SP sets a speed record for a trans-polar round-the-world flight; in 1908, Henry Farman completes Europ...
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UN Week: New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year

Each September, the leaders of the world converge on New York City for what is known as UN Week. The many VIP aircraft that arrive during this time make this week a plane spotter's paradise. Here is a look at where you should g...
by Ben Granucci
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On This Day in Aviation History: January 30th

United’s 747SP “Friendship One” sets an around-the-world record, the crashes of Kenya Airlines 43 and Pan Am 806, Orville Wright passes away, and more...
by NYCAviation Staff