On This Day in Aviation History: May 11th
ValuJet Flight 592 crashes in Florida, Charles Lindbergh sets his first record in the Spirit of St. Louis, first aircraft to cross the North Pole, new airplane speed record and more...
FAA Proposes Overhaul of Flight Crew Training
A new training regimen proposed by the FAA would require flight crews to demonstrate, not just learn, critical skills in "real-world" training scenarios.
Russia Accuses Atlas Rocket Engine Builder of Selling to United States Below Cost
The Russian Comptroller's Office on Wednesday informed that Energomash, an engineering corporation, was accused of selling rocket engines to the United States at half of the production cost.
Boeing Wins U.S. Army Contract to Upgrade Chinook Helicopters
The Boeing Company on Thursday announced that the U.S. Army awarded it a $23.7 million contract for modifications of many Chinook helicopters.
Indonesian President Demands Answers for Merpati Plane Crash
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday demanded answers from his cabinet regarding the Merpati airplane crash that killed 27 people.