NYCAviation


 
Author Archive
Recent
Most Commented
Random
 

 
On This Day in Aviation History
A Washington Herald cover photo captured Atwood's approach to the White House South Lawn. (Photo by G.V. Bock, via Library of Congress)

Plane Lands on White House Lawn, Howard Hughes Sets Round-the-World Speed Record: July 14th in Aviation History

Harry Atwood lands his "Moth" biplane on the White House lawn, Howard Hughes sets a new round-the-world speed record, and more...
by admin
0
Full Story »

 
 
Airline News

Japan Airlines Has a New ‘Nature’ Jet

Japan Airlines has repainted one of its domestic-use Boeing 777-200s to promote the company's support of preservation-minded causes.
by admin
0
Full Story »

 
 
Government News
This underwear bomb failed to take down a Northwest Airlines Airbus A330, but did succeed in burning its owner's genitals. (Photo by FBI, via ABC News)

New Underwear Bomb Plot Thwarted by CIA, But More Bombs and Terrorists Unaccounted For

The CIA has broken up a new Al Qaeda plot to blow up an airliner using explosive underwear, the Associated Press reported Monday afternoon. An upgraded underwear bomb with an improved detonation system was seized by agents in Y...
by admin
0
Full Story »

 

 
Airline News

Allegiant Jet Catches Fire in Orlando

No one was injured when an Allegiant Air MD-83 aircraft caught fire on the ground at Orlando-Sanford International Airport this morning.
by admin
0
Full Story »

 
 
Final Call
C&T Charters, "Your Bridge to Cuba," charters this SkyKing 737-400 (N916SK), for flights between JFK and Havana. (Photo by John Klos)

Final Call: New Effort Launched to Locate Amelia Earhart’s Plane

Amelia Earhart's plane may be found yet, meet the most senior flight attendant in America, United goes to war with Southwest over international service, and more...
by admin
0
Full Story »