Have you ever wondered how aircraft navigate through the air? While there are many visual indicators on the ground, such as taxiway and runway signs, how do pilots find their way in the air? A general perception is that pilots use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to navigate. However, most aircraft, particularly large commercial airliners, use a variety of techniques for navigation.
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McPlane: Whatever Happened To The Aircraft That Served McDonald’s On Board?
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- October 22, 2025
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In the 1990s, McDonald’s took its golden arches to new heights, literally. Partnering with Swiss regional airline Crossair, the fast-food giant introduced McPlane, a flying restaurant that promised burgers, fries, and milkshakes, served high up in the air. The aircraft was fully branded inside and out, transforming an ordinary regional jet into a marketing experiment unlike anything aviation had seen before.