On This Day in Aviation History: November 9th
A fire breaks out on a Boeing 787, the launches of Apollo 4 and Venus Express, first flight of the Lockheed Constitution, the X-15 reaches new heights, and more...
Small Plane Crashes Onto Highway in South Africa, Killing Two
Two people were killed early Wednesday evening when a small plane crashed onto a busy highway in the northern region of South Africa, emergency officials said. Three people were injured.
Boeing Wins US Air Force KC-X Refueling Aircraft Contract
The Pentagon has announced that Boeing has beaten out EADS's bid for the $35 billion KC-X aerial tanker program.
What They Don’t Teach You in Ground School, Part II: Mistresses, Wives and the Mile High Club
(Editor’s note: part one of this series can be read here.) The flustered aircraft salesman walks past the front desk of the FBO pulling at his tie, a permanent blush to his cheeks; for some reason, he can’t look me in t...
Turkish Air Force Jet Trainer Crashes Into Sea, Pilots Missing
A pilot and trainee were missing after their twin-engine Cessna T-37 Tweet training aircraft crashed into the Aegean Sea on Thursday.