United Arab Emirates Commits 12 Fighter Jets to Libya No-Fly Zone
The UAE on Thursday committed a dozen aircraft in support of the U.N.-sanctioned no-fly zone over Libya, officials said, a move welcomed in the United States.
NATO-Chartered Cargo Plane Crashes in Afghanistan, Killing 9
A Silk Ways Airlines Ilyushin IL-76 ferrying supplies from Azerbaijan to the main U.S./NATO airbase in Afghanistan crashed Tuesday night, killing all nine people on board.
Flying Into History: The Breitling DC-3 World Tour
The Breitling DC-3 will be the oldest aircraft to circumnavigate the globe. NYCAviation caught up with this unique aircraft during a recent world tour stop in Boston.
April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record
An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
A New American Hits New York
American Airlines unveiled their new look to New York City on Friday as part of their “Becoming New American” tour, flying in the first Boeing 737 painted in the company’s new livery. The new look marks the ...