Today in Aviation History: February 3rd
The Day the Music Died: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson are killed in a plane crash. Also, a US Marines jet slices down a cable car in Italy, Lufthansa launches the first regular transatlantic...
American Eagle Opens New Terminal Facilities at Miami International Airport
American Eagle, an affiliate of American Airlines, opened on Thursday its new terminal facilities at Miami International Airport which will offer increased service and convenience.
Turkish Paramilitary Helicopter Crash Near Iraq Border Kills Four
A paramilitary helicopter crashed in southeastern Turkey late Sunday afternoon, killing four service members and injuring eight others.
DARPA Space Robots Could Revive Dead Satellites
About 22,000 miles above the Earth, $300 million worth of retired satellites are simply taking up space in geosynchronous orbit. The DARPA Phoenix program might bring them back to life.
Miracle On the Hudson: US Airways A320 Ditches In River, All 155 On Board Safe
A US Airways flight lost power in both engines shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport this afternoon, forcing the pilots to guide the Airbus A320 to an amazingly smooth stop on the Hudson River near 50th Street. Nearby co...