Showboating Pilots: The Line Between Fun and Safety
Some fortunate pilots get the opportunity to live out their inner Maverick in a transport jet. Sometimes, it's done with prior practice and planning; sometimes, not so much.
Today in Aviation History: January 6
Happy birthday to Lufthansa! United Grounds Ted, the US Marines take delivery of their first AV-8 Harrier and more...
On This Day in Aviation History: September 23rd
The country's first air mail delivery takes place in New York, Qantas experiences the worst accident in their history, NASA announces it has lost contact with the Mars Climate Orbiter, and more...
Miami Launches its Airport Watch Program
Miami International Airport has a large and active planespotting community and has become the latest airport to employ spotters as an added layer of security.
On This Day in Aviation History: August 24th
American Airlines retires their A300s, terrorists blow up two Russian airliners, an Air Transat flight glides to safety in the Azores, Canadair sets a new bizjet distance record, and more...