By July 29, 1968, the more modernistic, less-exciting (in my opinion) Continental black meatball colors were prevalent. Boeing 727-224 N88701 was the first of 25 factory delivered, barely two months before I photographed her, and served 25 years with just one operator.
Tornadoes are perhaps the most recognized, feared and damaging progeny of thunderstorms. Resident NYCAviation meteorologist Adam Daum breaks down how tornadoes develop, how they're detected and how they impact air operations.
Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will start the process leading to full entry into the SkyTeam airline alliance after the signing of an official agreement next week.