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On This Day in Aviation History: October 18th

Boeing unveils its Birds of Prey stealth fighter program, Pan Am and American swap aircraft, and more...
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Government Killed 2,900 New York Geese in Wake of US Airways ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Accident

The USDA exterminated over 2,900 Canada geese from parks in and around New York City following the ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, according to an official report.
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Green laser shining on an aircraft. (Photo by Dept of Transportation)

Laser Loser Admits To Zapping Plane Over Long Island

Six months after shining a laser at a plane and a police helicopter, a Long Island man has confessed—and now faces 5 years in prison.
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Help Joplin Tornado Victims, Get Free NYCAviation Gear

The people of Joplin, Missouri and other tornado-devastated areas desperately need our help. We've set up a program that rewards your generosity. It's not much, but every little nudge can only help.
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Clayton Osbon mugshot.

Judge Orders Former JetBlue Pilot To Stay Away From Planes

Former JetBlue Captain Clayton Osbon has been allowed to go home by reason of insanity, but is banned from going near planes.
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