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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Jacques Splint
    January 9, 2025

    Number 94 of 100 in 100: The Boeing 747

    Conceptualization: The Boeing 747, often called the "Queen of the Skies," was developed during the mid-1960s to address a rapidly growing demand for air travel. The post-war aviation boom saw airlines struggling to accommodate increasing passenger numbers, prompting industry leaders...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Rod Dermo
    January 3, 2025

    Number 93 of 100 in 100: The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye

    Conceptualization:   The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye was developed in the late 1950s to meet the U.S. Navy's need for a carrier-compatible airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. During the Cold War, the Navy required a platform capable of detecting and...

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  • Photo Credit: jetphotos.net - Pedro Aragão
    July 16, 2024

    Number 31 of 100 in 100, the Boeing 737 🛫

      Conceptualization   In the mid-1960s, the aviation market was growing rapidly, with an increasing need for shorter, more frequent flights. Airlines sought a more efficient and cost-effective solution for passengers preferring quick, direct flights between regional airports, bypassing larger...

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