On This Day in Aviation History: January 31st
“Ham the Chimp” heads into sub-orbit in 1961, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashes in 2000, the near-collision of two widebody JAL jets in 2001, the launch of Apollo 14 and more...
Unidentified Aircraft Wreckage Investigated on Alaska Glacier
A specialized military team has completed its on-site investigation of the wreckage of a vintage military aircraft discovered on a glacier.
Photos: Etihad’s First 787-9 on its Second Flight Ever
On its second flight ever, not long before being delivered to Etihad, the airlines's first 787-9 is seen airborne over Seattle.
August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
On This Day in Aviation History: August 23rd
Happy birthday to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules which made her maiden flight on this day in 1954. Other milestones include the first nonstop flight between Paris and Berlin, Britain's first military balloon and more...