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On This Day in Aviation History: December 31st
The first General in the US is Jeanne Holm of the United States Air Force in 1970. The first flight of the Tu-144 in 1968, first German plane to visit England after WWI in 1922 and a few air travel records set in both 1958 and ...
April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record
An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
Two US Sailors Missing in Oman Helicopter Crash Declared Dead
Two American service members who were missing since a US Navy helicopter crashed in northern Oman last week have been declared dead.
Qantas 747 Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney Due to Electrical Problem
An electrical problem has forced a Buenos Aires-bound Qantas plane to make an emergency landing after takeoff at Sydney Airport on Monday, the airline said.
Delta Bomb Scare Forces Emergency Landing at JFK Airport [UPDATED]
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in New York after an air marshal discovered suspicious wires in a lavatory.