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Good evening from Chicago-O’Hare as we wait for our SAS A350 to make its way to the gate and enjoy the deicing of this Etihad A350-1000 in the meantime.
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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aktivadventures.bsky.social
Today in 1953- Dan-Air first commercial operation was operated — an ad hoc charter #flight from #Southend via #Manchester to #Shannon

#Plane #History #holiday #Travel
June 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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aktivadventures.bsky.social
Today in 1939 - The Douglas #DC4 makes its first passenger #flight from Chicago to #NewYork

#holiday #Travel #NEWS #History #plane
June 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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aktivadventures.bsky.social
Today is International Flight Attendant Day, honouring the essential contributions of cabin crew members. This day serves as a reminder of the dedication and professionalism that flight attendants bring to the aviation industry, ensuring passenger safety and comfort during their journeys.
May 31, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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jumpjim.bsky.social
If you're watching Storm Bert and the resulting "fun" at Heathrow with the crosswinds, here's an article I wrote for the Huffington Post answering some of the more common questions we get asked...

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/plane-...

#avgeek #avgeeks #stormbert
Here's What Your Pilot's Thinking When They're Landing A Plane Sideways In A Storm
Key insight for everyone hooked to the livestream of planes landing at Heathrow Airport.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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calloing.bsky.social
A very nice visitor last week at #Toulouse !! The ex #Boeing #SuperTanker now flying for #NationalAirlines !! #Avgeeks #Avgeek #B744
November 22, 2024 at 9:29 AM
sandyhumby.bsky.social
Felt like a bit of beach cleaning today 😎
November 17, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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jonostrower.com
HAMSTER STRIKE!
ondisasters.bsky.social AirSafety #OTD by Francisco Cunha @ondisasters.bsky.social · Nov 15
#Breaking #Ongoing A TAP A320 is grounded in Ponta Delgada Airport (Azores, Portugal) due to an incident which occurred past Tuesday. Jet was transporting cages with 132 hamsters, which broke free during the flight and is currently under inspection by maintenance for damage.
November 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
sandyhumby.bsky.social
Plastic is never as good as snow but I’ll get my kicks where I can 🎿
November 15, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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severincarrell.bsky.social
Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis

Apparently Finnish winters are now "unpredictable"

Our Miranda Bryant reports from Helsinki 👇⛷️

www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis
Preserving previous year’s snow for start of season can combat increasingly unpredictable winters
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2024 at 4:32 PM