Pilot Rescued Hours After Mississippi Plane Crash
A seriously injured pilot managed to call 911 after his Piper Saratoga crashed into a dense Mississippi forest.
Congo Presidential Aide and Four Others Killed in Plane Crash
A close aide to Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila was among five people killed on Sunday when a small plane crashed in the country's east, the government confirmed on Monday.
On This Day in Aviation History: February 14th
The crashes of Belvia Flight 1834 and Indian Airlines Flight 605, China’s Long March 3 rocket kills villagers in a launch accident, India receives its first Soviet-built fighters, the first GPS satellite launched and more.
On This Day in Aviation History: February 13th
The TSA takes over airport security from the FAA, the Soviets start using Cuba as a base for US spy missions, the F-4 Corsair makes its operational debut and more...
At Last: Southwest Airlines Launches Atlanta Service [with Photos]
Over a year after purchasing AirTran Airways specifically for its valuable foothold in Atlanta, Southwest Airlines began its first service at the Georgia airport on Sunday.