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Jake Hardiman-Evergreen Manager

Jake Hardiman

Evergreen Manager

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About Jake Hardiman

A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol, Toulouse, and Seattle, and is closing in on the milestone of flying his 150th sector as a passenger. Based in Norfolk, UK.

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

The small but mighty Embraer E-Jet series - there's just something that feels so much more exclusive and spacious about the 2-2 seating configuration!

What is your industry focus?

I enjoy highlighting the UK's diverse portfolio of regional carriers, as well as diving deep into fleet and route analysis with tools such as ch-aviation and Cirium.

Why do you love aviation?

For me, the main thrill of flying from A to B is knowing that every traveler has a story, and that any given flight is just one tiny cog playing its own little role in helping the machine of commercial aviation to keep the world moving.

Latest Articles

EVA Air Boeing 787
The Airspace Complications Surrounding EVA Air's European Routes

The carrier is unable to take the most direct route as it is unable to fly over mainland China.

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What Happened To The UK's Coventry Airport?

It has been more than a decade since the facility saw commercial services.

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Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Norwegian Airlines, and Aurigny aircraft parked at gates on the apron at London Gatwick Airport.
KLM Boeing 787-10 Parked In New York
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Where Does KLM Fly Its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners?

North America is a key market for the type at the Dutch flag carrier.

A Ryanair Boeing 737 on an airport apron.
What Are The UK's Busiest Domestic Air Routes For Each Major Carrier?

Examining some of the country's busiest internal air corridors.

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British Airways Concorde Inflight
How Concorde Formed Part Of A $500,000 Birthday Party In 1985

The supersonic aircraft took 100 lucky guests from Omaha to London and back via New York.

Qatar Airways Airbus A310
How The Airbus A310 Came To Be

The type has now been flying for more than four decades.

A Saab 340 on an airport apron.
Swedish Turboprop: How The Saab 340 Came To Be

A versatile turboprop aircraft popular with airlines for short-haul domestic and regional routes.

A Qatar Airways Airbus A330-200 about to land.
Throwback: When Air Canada Leased Airbus A330s From Qatar Airways

The two aircraft served the Canadian flag carrier in the summer of 2019.

A Beer on a table near a window overlooking the apron at Anchorage Airport.
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Cheers: The Cheapest & Most Expensive US Airports For Beer

There are a wide range of prices, but some airports stand out.

A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 on an airport apron.
Unpopular Stretched Variant: Who Flies The Standard Boeing 737-900?

The type didn't sell nearly as well as the 737-900ER.

Ryanair and easyJet aircraft on an airport apron.
easyJet vs Ryanair vs Wizz Air: How Do Their Hand Luggage Allowances Compare?

Each of the European low-cost giants has slightly different rules on this front.

A Lao Skyway Xian MA60 on an airport apron.
Which Airlines Fly China's Xian MA60 Turboprop?

It's a rare bird, but does have some users.

Emirates Airbus A380 departing Hamburg Airport
Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week

The top aviation news stories from the last seven days.

Antonov An-225 Landing In Zurich
Did You Know The World's Biggest Plane Set 123 Other Records?

The Antonov An-225 was a world-beater in more ways than just its sheer size.

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Forgotten Trijets: The Story Of Southwest Airlines' Short-Lived Boeing 727 Fleet

The carrier leased the aircraft from Braniff and PEOPLExpress.

An Air Jamaica Airbus A320 Flying in the sky.
What Happened To Air Jamaica?

A look at the 47-year history of Air Jamaica.

The Larnaca Airport ATC Tower as seen from the window of a commercial aircraft.
Which Airports Serve The Island Of Cyprus?

There are various ways to get to the Mediterranean island.

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