Lightning strikes may look dramatic from the cabin window, but they’re a routine part of commercial aviation. Discover how modern airliners are engineered to safely withstand one of nature’s most powerful forces.

Have you ever wondered why every aircraft displays a red light on one wing and a green light on the other? Discover the simple yet ingenious navigation system that has helped pilots identify an aircraft’s direction and orientation for more than a century—and why these small lights remain an essential part of aviation safety today.

For more than six decades, Ellinikon Airport served as Greece’s gateway to the world. From the glamour of the jet age and the arrival of Olympic Airways’ Boeing 747s to unforgettable farewells, reunions and architectural landmarks, discover the remarkable story of the airport that defined an era of Greek aviation.