October 17th in Aviation History
British Airways and Air France win their suit to allow Concorde to serve New York and the first US Navy aircraft carrier takeoff.
Israeli President Ditches El Al for Air Canada in Fare Dispute
Israeli President Shimon Peres has arrived in Canada on an official five day visit, but no thanks to his country’s national airline. Israeli media reports say an unusual row erupted last week between the President’s...
Iraq Buys Russian Attack Helicopters and Anti-Aircraft Missiles in $4.2 Billion Deal
Iraq will purchase 30 Mil Mi-28NE attack helicopters and 42 Pantsir anti-aircraft weapon systems worth $4.2 billion.
You’re The Captain: Explosive Decompression at 40,000 Feet
Imagine that you're the captain of an airliner, cruising at 40,000 feet, when you experience an explosive decompression. What do you do next to get back on the ground?
Orville Wright is Born: August 19 in Aviation History
Happy birthday to Orville Wright! Also, first flight of the B-25 Mitchell, Russian space dogs Belka and Strelka orbit the earth, and more...