Concorde’s First Trans-Atlantic Dash: The Day Aviation Changed Forever
On 26 September 1973, Concorde made her first non-stop trans-Atlantic crossing, proving in one audacious hop that supersonic passenger travel wasn’t a fantasy - it was the future
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The Story Continues: How We Got Our Private Jet
Before it became Jet Bean’s flagship café, F‑GRET was a working private jet flying across Europe. With a rich service history, multiple registrations, and a near-miss with being scrapped, this...
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Brewing the Perfect Cup at 1,000ft
When we told Semet Aviation we wanted to fix bad airplane coffee, they handed us a plane. Armed with a portable espresso machine, we brewed the perfect cup at 1,000ft...
You Want to Be a Pilot? Here's Everything I'd Tell My Son.
Every week I get asked: “How do I become a pilot?” So here’s the honest, no-fluff guide. From training routes and costs, to salaries and what the job’s actually like...
The Story Continues: How We Got Our Private Jet
Before it became Jet Bean’s flagship café, F‑GRET was a working private jet flying across Europe. With a rich service history, multiple registrations, and a near-miss with being scrapped, this...
Do Pilots Still Land The Plane Themselves?
With modern aircraft equipped with advanced autopilot and autoland systems, it’s fair to wonder—do pilots still land planes themselves? The answer is yes, and here’s why human skill still matters...
Airport Tips from an Airline Pilot & First-Time Parent
As an airline pilot and first-time parent, I’ve seen both sides of air travel — from the cockpit and the chaos of the terminal. After our first family holiday, I...