Iran Plans to Launch Manned Space Missions by 2022
The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) on Wednesday announced that the Islamic country is planning and preparing all necessary technological grounds to send a man into space by 2022, the state-run Fars news agency reported.
Gone Gliding – Part One
Glider pilots try to copy the birds when we’re centering on a thermal – a nice tight turn, feeling the lift happening from a wing lift or a bounce.
On This Day in Aviation History: February 19th
A China Airlines flight survives a 30,000ft dive in 1985, though an Iberia flight suffers an all-fatal crash the same day. The Boeing 757 makes its maiden flight, Lufthansa lines up to be the first 737 customer, and more...
Arkia Israel Airlines Buys Four Airbus A321neo Jets
Arkia Israel Airlines has signed a purchase order for four Airbus A321neo aircraft in a deal worth $453.2 million at list prices.
NATs: Flying the North Atlantic Organized Track System
Each day, over 2000 aircraft fly across the Atlantic. Find out how pilots navigate and communicate on the North Atlantic Tracks!