In 1949, Alaska Airlines took part in Operation Magic Carpet, the airlift of thousands of Yemenite Jews to Israel. ; When Alaska Airlines sent them on "Operation Magic Carpet" 50 years ago, Warren and Marian Metzger didn't realize they were embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. ; The logistics of it all made the task daunting. Fuel was hard to come by. Flight and maintenance crews had to be positioned through the Middle East. And the desert sand wreaked havoc on engines.
In fact, aviation has been an integral part of their family history, as Madison’s grandfather, Grayson Irving, was an Eastern Airlines pilot and flew the classic DC-3. To add to the family tradition, Madison’s mother, Patricia, is also a pilot and was instructed by William during his early years in aviation. Madison’s passion for airplanes led her to choose a career as a Flight Attendant with Envoy. Wor ...
Known as "On Wings of Eagles" and later as "Operation Magic Carpet," the emergency Jewish Airlift that began in 1948 was meant to rescue Jewish refugees from around the world and bring them to their a
Summary ; Etihad Airways saw a 48% profit increase due to strategic network expansion and the arrival of Airbus A321neos. ; The CEO anticipates adding over 20 new-generation aircraft to the fleet in the next 18 months for increased efficiency. ; In the first half of 2024, Etihad carried 8.7 million passengers, added new routes and signed a game-changing joint venture.
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Ralph O’Neill’s Magic Carpet: The Once and Future Commodore It was cold and snowy in Washington DC in February1928 when 32-year-old Ralph O’Neill made the rounds in pursuit of a...