A bit of trivia about Washington Dulles International Airport
Three things you didn’t know about Dulles Airport.
airport history
The lunch which started DFW instead of Love Field & Meacham Field
On May 11, 1961 the newly appointed FAA Administrator Najeeb Elias Halaby discussed Dallas’ commercial aviation potential.
Naming an Airport in Hawai’i helps promote a native son STEM role model
Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport has officially been changed to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, in honor of the Challenger astronaut who grew up in Kealakekua. Now, the 20,000,000 passengers of KOA will be made aware of Ellison Onizuka and that increased visibility might well bring new candidates to STEM programs.
A 3rd Party View of Aviation’s History & its Look
An independent view of our industry’s art and history provide a good pause from our daily routines and enriches our lives.
1941: Hoover/National/Reagan Airport was born, Happy Birthday—she’s older, though
Don’t tell anyone, but she’s actually older than 75. The airport was really “born” in 1926 and has had operations since then. She’s really 90!
LHR is LXX — a look at what happened to its environs since its opening
Its list of the historic moments deserves mention, for they help focus the public’s attention to this major public utility and economic engine.
Eponymous Airports Quiz: Which airports are named after famous people?
The Telegraph’s Travel section did such a great job on this that it merits “copy and paste” treatment. ENJOY!
Our Hearts & Prayers go out to the Victims & Families of the Brussels Zaventem Airport
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.