Today in Aviation History: October 30th
On this day in 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger is launched on what would be its final successful mission; in 1976 a Pan Am 747SP sets a speed record for a trans-polar round-the-world flight; in 1908, Henry Farman completes Europ...
How to Pick the Best Lens For Aviation Photography
No matter how good a camera body you buy, a successful day of photography at your local airport or a summer airshow greatly depends on which lens you use. Photography columnist Manny Gonzalez explains what you should look for i...
Video: Two Air Show Aircraft Collide, One Crash Lands on Beach
Bystanders caught video of two light aircraft colliding during an Italian air show yesterday killing one pilot and injuring another.
Photos: ANA Shows Off Tsunami Recovery Paint Scheme Aircraft in New York
ANA has added "Forward together as one, Japan" titles to several aircraft in their fleet in support of the nation's tsunami recovery efforts. One of them visited JFK in New York on Monday.
January 18th in Aviation History: A380 Unveiled, United Flt 266 Crashes Into Pacific Ocean
The Airbus A380 is unveiled, the F-4 Phantom is yanked from front-line service, Bell makes its 25,000th Helo, United Flight 266 crashes, as well as Capital Airlines Flight 20.