On This Day in Aviation History: August 12th
A look back at the launch of the first communications satellite, Space Shuttle Enterprise's first test flight, and the Japan Airlines Flight 123 disaster.
Santa Claus Stops in Seattle Aboard Vintage Plane
Allowing his reindeer to rest up a week before the big day, Santa arrived at Seattle's Museum of Flight on Saturday aboard a restored de Havilland Beaver dubbed “Santa One,” greeting eager children and their parents with Mr...
Boeing’s Jim Albaugh Abruptly Retires, Ray Conner Becomes CEO of Airliner Unit Immediately
Jim Albaugh, President and CEO of Boeing's Commercial Airplanes unit, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Longtime Boeing exec Ray Conner will replace him effective immediately.
President Obama to View Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch With Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
President Barack Obama and his family will attend the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on Friday seated beside Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords, the victim of an assassination attempt in January.
F-16 Pilot Ejects Safely as Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Wisconsin
The pilot of a U.S. Air Force fighter jet that crashed in Wisconsin on Tuesday was able to eject safely, officials said.