SFO was among the early destinations for TWA L-1011s, first from Chicago in 1972. N41016 shows “1011” markings on the No. 2 engine inlet, changed from “L-1011″ at some point. Those marketing folks always had a new angle for advertising!
Libyan authorities have reportedly closed civilian airports, including Tripoli International Airport, after the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to impose a no-fly zone on Libya.
Every aviation enthusiast has a collection of small stories that they can reminisce on to think about how they developed their passion for all that flies. This is mine.
JetBlue announced that it would operate two roundtrip "planepools" between Long Beach International Airport and Bob Hope Airport in Burbank on the first day the busy highway is shut down, Saturday, July 16.