Today in Aviation History: December 16th
The midair collision of a United DC-8 and TWA Constellation over New York City, Concorde makes the first sub-3-hour Atlantic crossing, an Air Canada CRJ crashes, and more...
Pilot Rescued Hours After Mississippi Plane Crash
A seriously injured pilot managed to call 911 after his Piper Saratoga crashed into a dense Mississippi forest.
Why You Are Delayed: The Science Behind Thunderstorm Development
Thunderstorms are one of the top causes of flight delays. Meteorologist Adam Daum delves into the science behind this powerful force of nature.
April 4th in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Challenger’s Maiden Spaceflight
Space Shuttle Challenger makes her maiden spaceflight, a US Air Force C-5 crashes in Vietnam, the USS Akron airship crashes near New Jersey, and more...
X-15 Sets New Airspeed Record, History’s First Mid-Air Collision: October 3 in Aviation History
Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves earth for the first time, an X-15 flies Mach 6.72, history's first midair collision, and more...