October 21st in Aviation History
A Cessna vanishes after reporting a UFO, an airline merger is completed to form British Caledonian, the Japanese launch the first Kamikaze attack, and more...
Russian Fighter Jet Crashes Near China Border, Killing Both Pilots
Two pilots were killed early Thursday morning when their Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer fighter jet crashed while landing at an airbase in Russia's Far East, officials said.
FAA Scrutinizing Skydiver Sex Stunt, ANA Smacks New 787 Into Jetbridge: Final Call
ANA accidentally bumped their first 787 into a jetbridge, the FAA investigates the safety of two skydivers having sex in a plane, a Virgin Australia is blown away by a Qantas 747's jetblast, and more...
Steven Slater Sentenced to Probation Over Infamous JetBlue Meltdown
Former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was sentenced to one year of probation on Wednesday after completing a year of court-ordered counseling and substance abuse.
Photos: TWA Flight Center Open House Attracts Hundreds
Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts, architecture fans, former TWA employees and a few NYCAviation'ers (including myself) spent a few hours exploring the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport this past Sunday.