Today in Aviation History: December 15th
In a near disaster, KLM Flight 867 loses all engines temporarily after flying through a cloud of volcanic ash, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merge, the Boeing 787 makes its first flight, and more..
The Aircraft Black Box: Is It Time For Video Recording?
Aircraft flight data and cockpit voice recorders have advanced dramatically in recent years. They have transitioned from an analog recording of a very small set of flight parameters, to advanced digital solid state recordings o...
The Delayed Traveler
Who is to blame for air traffic delays? Just about everyone in the industry, from the airlines to the FAA.
Photo: Say Hello to Japan’s Newest KC-767J Tanker
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has taken delivery of its fourth KC-767 tanker from Boeing.
Final Call: Southwest to Get Its Own Reality Show (Again), Air Zimbabwe In Takeover Talks With Chinese Airline
Air Zimbabwe may be taken over by China's Hainan Airlines, Southwest will soon have another reality show on TLC, Kingfisher faces new trouble in Indian stock markets, and more...