March 19th in Aviation History: Tuskegee Airmen Activated for Combat
A plane crash claims the life of Ozzy Osborne guitarist Randy Rhoads, Nordair launches the first jet service inside the Arctic Circle, the Tuskegee Airmen are activated, and more...
March 18th in Aviation History: Austrian Airlines Launches Service
Europe's first airplane takes flight, Austrian Airlines launches service, Delta offers voluntary severance to 30,000 employees, the crash of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner during a test flight, and more...
Fire Shuts Down Runway at Toronto Pearson Airport: Over 100 Flights Cancelled
An electrical fire combined with foggy weather to shut down a runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport Sunday morning, causing dozens of flights to be cancelled.
Turkish Military Helicopter Crashes In Afghanistan, Killing 16
A Turkish military helicopter crashed into a house on the outskirts of the Afghan capital of Kabul early Friday morning, killing twelve soldiers and four civilians on the ground, officials said on Saturday.
March 17th in Aviation History: Hijacker Kills Eastern Air Lines Pilot in Boston Hijacking Attempt
A hijacking attempt over Boston ends safely for passengers but not the first officer, Air Inter launches service in France, Linda Finch recreates Amelia Earhart's flight around the world, a JAL 747 makes the first nonstop Tokyo...