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...
Altitude vs Attitude: Why Coffee Tastes Different in the Sky
Making great coffee in the sky isn’t impossible - but it does require knowing the enemy. Cabin pressure, low humidity, dull taste receptors… they’re all working against you. But with...
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...
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Buy a Gaggia Classic
The Gaggia Classic isn’t for everyone. But for those wanting a truly manual experience, willing to learn, mod, and obsess (like me)... It's a great machine, no it doesn't tick...