Space Shuttle Discovery’s First Flight: August 30 in Aviation History
First flight of Space Shuttle Discovery, Lockheed and Martin Marietta announce a merger, a Conviasa 737 crashes into a mountain and more.
On This Day in Aviation History: November 13th
A day of firsts: The first balloon crossing of the Pacific, first space probe to orbit another planet, first true helicopter flight, and more...
Photos: Wing of TAM Airlines Aircraft Clips Hangar at JFK Airport
An Airbus A330 being towed at JFK struck a hangar at JFK Airport Saturday morning.
Stunt Pilot Lands on Long Island Highway- Isn’t a Stunt
Stunt pilot David Windmiller was forced to land his home made stunt plane on a Long Island highway Thursday afternoon, after his engine unexpectedly seized up and shed its propeller blades, reported Newsday. Windmiller was repo...
Seaplane Crash Kills Former Alaska State Legislator
Former Alaska state legislator Cheryll Heinze was killed Tuesday when a seaplane crashed in a lake near Homer, Alaska. Four others survived.