My First Time: Behind the Controls of a 737
Recently, I had a chance to get behind the controls of an airplane for the first time, in the left seat of a Boeing 737 simulator.
Today in Aviation History: March 13th
An Iranian Air Force C-130 crashes, Apollo 9 returns to Earth after 10 days in orbit, the first female Canadian gets her pilot’s license, South African Flight 806 and a BOAC Viscount 818 crash in separate incidents, and more...
January 18th in Aviation History: A380 Unveiled, United Flt 266 Crashes Into Pacific Ocean
The Airbus A380 is unveiled, the F-4 Phantom is yanked from front-line service, Bell makes its 25,000th Helo, United Flight 266 crashes, as well as Capital Airlines Flight 20.
Developing: Harrison Ford Injured in Plane Crash
Actor and pilot Harrison Ford was injured Thursday afternoon when the aircraft he was flying crashed just short of Santa Monica Airport.
Lockheed Martin to Lay Off 1500 Aeronautics Employees
Lockheed Martin on Friday announced that around 1,500 employees across its Aeronautics business area will be let go as part of the company's "affordability" plan.