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PBA - The New England airline that loved the Dakota

Barry Lloyd details the lengthy career of the DC-3 with US carrier Provincetown-Boston Airline (PBA).

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Dublin Airport: Expanding in Turbulent Times

Dublin Airport is proceeding with an ambitious development plan...

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Three Nations, Four Engines: East African Airways VC10s

Jointly owned by three governments, East African Airways was the only non-UK Super VC10 operator. The type was well suited to its operating conditions, but the airline struggled to compete with larger carriers and eventually collapsed, as Barry Lloyd explains

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Boeing 757: Seattle’s Dark Horse

With high performance and good economics, Boeing’s long-ranged 757 found a niche in the market, particularly with US carriers on domestic operations and for European charter operations. Many 757s have found new life as freighters, as Barry Lloyd describes.

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Luton Airport’s expansion plans

London Luton Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in the UK....

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V-Jets: Qantas and the Boeing 707

The Boeing 707 was the first jet operated by Qantas. The type brought benefits to the airline and passengers alike, writes Barry Lloyd.

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British Caledonian VC10s

Barry Lloyd outlines the history of the Vickers VC10 in British Caledonian service.

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BRITISH EAGLE FLYING AGAINST THE ODDS

Despite facing daunting obstacles throughout its 20 years, one...

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UNITED’S DC-6 MAINLINERS

The Douglas DC-6 served passengers of United Airlines from 1947...

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Turboprop Tribulations

British Aerospace inherited several developing commercial turboprop...