Today in Aviation History: October 29th
The US Dept. of Justice approves the Delta/Northwest merger, John Glenn becomes the oldest man to enter space, a plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashes, and more...
Chefs Battle for Salmon Supremacy in Alaska Airlines Copper River Cook-Out
It has become a yearly tradition to wake up before it gets light and head on down to Alaska Air Cargo at SeaTac Airport to welcome the season’s first Alaskan Copper River Salmon.
Royal Air Force Crew Safely Ejects From Burning Jet Off Coast of Scotland
Two crew members from the UK RAF ejected their Tornado GR4 before it burst into flames and crashed in the sea off the west coast of Scotland during a routine training mission.
Last United 737 Flight Announced
After over 40 years as a reliable workhorse, United Airlines has scheduled their final 737 flight for October 28th.
New Military Communications Satellite Launched From Cape Canaveral
A Delta IV rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Station in Florida on Thursday evening carrying a communications satellite to be used by US and Australian military forces.