Misused Aviation Terms, Part 1: Airlines and Accidents
Many terms are thrown around, whether it be by avgeeks, the news media or general public, that have official definitions aside from what is socially thought.
On This Day in Aviation History: September 7th
Three military milestones: 101 years ago today, the US Army established its first air field. In 1942, Consolidated's C-32 Dominator made its maiden flight. In 1997, the F-22 Raptor took off for the first time.
Tornado Hits Sun n’ Fun Airshow in Florida, Flipping Planes and Injuring Spectators
A tornado tore through Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in central Florida, flipping over planes and injuring revelers attending the annual Sun n' Fun Fly-in and Expo, according to published reports.
Boeing Delivers First 737-900ER to Somon Air of Tajikistan
Somon Air this week became the first Central Asian airline to own and operate a Boeing 737 fitted with the Boeing Sky Interior.
Touch N’ Go: Dreamliners Losing Money, Balloon Ride Through Love Valley + more #AvGeek Goodness!
(Touch N’ Go is a collection of our favorite AvGeek news, pictures, videos, tweets & more from the day.) AvNews: ✈ Why Boeing Keeps Losing Money on Each 787 Dreamliner [Businessweek] ✈ U.S. to Monitor Visitors from...