Commercial Aircraft
Known as the Queen of the Skies, its biggest operator is Lufthansa.
What is the Boeing 747
This modified aircraft serves as the official air transport for the President of the United States. It is based on the Boeing 747-200B and has been in service since 1990.
What is the Boeing VC-25A (Air Force One)?
This airline is a national carrier of Japan and is famous for its meticulous service and "JAL" branding.
What is Japan Airlines?
In 1931, this person became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic.
Who was Amelia Earhart?
This upcoming aircraft, expected to enter service in 2026, is a larger and more fuel-efficient version of a current aircraft and features folding wingtips.
What is the Boeing 777X?
Currently in testing, this Boeing aircraft was recently announced by Donald Trump on March 21.
What is the F-47?
This Scandinavian airline, often referred to as SAS, is a founding member of the Star Alliance and operates a global network of flights.
What is Scandinavian Air Systems?
This high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, first flown in 1955, was used by the U.S. Air Force for intelligence-gathering missions during the Cold War and was capable of flying at speeds exceeding 2,200 mph (3,540 km/h) or Mach 3.2
What is the SR-71 Blackbird?
Acquired by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2020, this family of aircraft is the world's most successful series of regional jets.
What is the CRJ family?
This aircraft, developed by Boeing, is known to carry oversized cargo, including tanks, helicopters, and other heavy military equipment, is used primarily by the U.S. Air Force and 8 other countries.
What is the C-17 Globemaster III?
It was founded in 1934 in Boise, Idaho. It merged with United Airlines in 2010.
What was Continental Airlines?
This British bomber, known for its distinctive “bomber stream” tactic, was known for carrying out night bombing raids over Germany during World War II.
What is the Avro Lancaster?
In 2018, after disputes with Boeing, this aircraft program was aquired by Airbus.
What is the Bombardier C-Series (A220)?
This attack aircraft, introduced in the 1970s, was designed for ground attack and close air support missions. Known for its twin-turbofan engines and low-level attack capabilities, it became the U.S. military’s primary aircraft for destroying ground targets during the Gulf War and other conflicts. It is equipped with a GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon, which can fire up to 3,900 rounds per minute.
What is the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II?
This airline, founded in 1953, is the first airline to operate a Concorde service in Asia.
What is Cathay Pacific?
This British World War I German ace, known for his trademark red-painted aircraft, became one of history's most famous fighter pilots.
Who was Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron"?
This aircraft, first delivered in 2011 to ANA, was the first to feature a fuselage made mostly of composite materials.
What is the Boeing 787?
This jet fighter was used extensively in the Vietnam War and became famous for its supersonic speed and high maneuverability in dogfights. Variants include: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,J,K,M,N,S
What is the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II?
Founded in 1927, this American airline became the first in the world to offer transatlantic passenger flights.
What is Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)?
This jet airliner, introduced in 1952 by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), was the world’s first commercial passenger jet.
What is the de Havilland Comet?