Myanmar Spitfire Hunter Still Optimistic Despite Negative Reports
An archaeologist searching for dozens of Spitfires said to be buried in Myanmar is playing down doubts about the existence of the trove.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 18th
Happy birthday to Airbus! Also, the first ever international airplane flight, a FedEx MD-10 crashes in Memphis, and more...
Reno Air Race Crash Kills and Injures Scores of Spectators
As many as 12 people were killed and 75 injured Friday afternoon when a plane taking part in the Reno Air Races crashed into a spectator seating area, according to preliminary reports.
Delta Plane Lands Safely After Bird Strike and Engine Failure Over New York
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 suffered an engine failure after hitting a bird over New York late Thursday morning. The flight made an emergency landing 20 minutes later without incident.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 26th
A big day for the Russians, as Aeroflot begins Il-86 flights, the Tu-144 begins operations, and the first Soviet flight exceeding the sound barrier.