Pilot Fought to Avoid Houses After Mid-air Crash Over England
The pilot of a small aircraft died in southern England following a mid-air collision on Monday.
Libya Closes All Airports After UN Authorizes No-Fly Zone
Libyan authorities have reportedly closed civilian airports, including Tripoli International Airport, after the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to impose a no-fly zone on Libya.
Today in Aviation History: February 11th
The first African American flight attendant is hired, JetBlue begins operations, United completes Pan Am purchase, Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314 crashes and much more.
Red Bull Air Race Wows New Yorkers; Bonhomme Takes Home Victory
Over 75,000 fans standing in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty watched Paul Bonhomme win the first ever Red Bull Air Race New York, concluding four days of thrilling aerial action never before seen in the Big Apple.
Doolittle Raid Scores First US Revenge on Japan, Boeing Changes its Name: April 18th in Aviation History
Jimmy Doolittle leads an unprecedented raid against the Japanese, William Boeing changes the name of his company, Roland Garros is shot down over Germany, and more...