Rise of the Independence at Space Center Houston
As hundreds of onlookers watched, the 171,860 pound (86 ton) space shuttle Independence replica gently rose off its mobile transporter and onto the the NASA905 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.
October 14th in Aviation History
The X-15 reaches an altitude of 49 miles, Chuck Yeager becomes the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, and more...
Former British Airways Employee Convicted of Plotting to Bomb U.S.-Bound Airliner
A former British Airways employee was found guilty on Monday for a terrorist plot to bomb a U.S.-bound flight.
FAA Proposes Overhaul of Flight Crew Training
A new training regimen proposed by the FAA would require flight crews to demonstrate, not just learn, critical skills in "real-world" training scenarios.
JetBlue to Remain New York’s Hometown Airline
JetBlue Airways announced today that it is keeping its headquarters in New York City, following a year of speculation that the company might move out of the area to reduce costs.