Today in Aviation History: February 25th
First flight of the Douglas DC-9, a Turkish Airlines 737 crashes in Amsterdam, all flights in North America become smoke-free, TWA begins domestic 747 service, Chuck Yeager flies his last USAF sortie, and more...
Eruption of Mount Merapi Disrupts Flights as Death Toll Rises
The death toll in Indonesia's Mount Merapi eruptions risen to 191 on Wednesday as international airlines again cancel and postpone routes to and from the region.
Long Island Pilots May Still Face Trial After Brazilian Court Overturns Their Acquittal
A Brazilian court on Tuesday threw out another judge's acquittal of two American pilots involved in the 2006 Gol Flight 1907 crash, which killed 154 people.
Boeing 747-8 Sees Daylight for the First Time
The first 748-8 was towed out of the Boeing factory in Everett, Wash. on Thursday. Next stop: The paint shop, followed by first flight.
Last Flight of the SR-71 Blackbird: October 9 in Aviation History
The SR-71 Blackbird makes its final flight, Clement Ader flies the world's first powered airplane, and more...