On This Day in Aviation History: July 29th
In 1930, the first transatlantic flight takes off from England. In 1967, the carrier USS Forrestal catches fire in the Gulf of Tonkin. In 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger launches with Coke and Pepsi on board.
PHOTOS: Fuel Gushes from Wing of Thomas Cook 757
A Thomas Cook 757 sprung a serious fuel leak while departing Turin, Italy, and photographer Paolo Migliavacca was there to catch it.
Apollo 15 Blasts Off for the Moon: July 26 in Aviation History
Aloha Airlines predecessor makes its first flight, Space Shuttle Discovery makes first spaceflight since Columbia disaster, and more...
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...
Saudi Arabian Airlines to Become First Middle Eastern Member of SkyTeam
Saudi Arabian Airlineson Monday signed an agreement to join SkyTeam in 2012. The airline will be SkyTeam's first member from the Middle East, adding 35 new destinations to the alliance network.