On This Day in Aviation History: February 2nd
First flight of the F-16, JAL begins its first international route, PEOPLExpress folds, a Cebu Pacific flight crashes in the Philippines and more...
End of The Plain Plane? Contemplating The Future of Airliner Design
The basic design of the jet airliner has remained unchanged for the last 50 years. New technology and the quest for fuel efficiency may lead to new design innovations.
PHOTOS: Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off on Final Mission
Space Shuttle Atlantis, the United States' last serviceable manned spacecraft, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 11:26am local time Friday.
Southwest Airlines Reports 23% Profit Jump, Announces Order for 25 New Boeings
The Dallas-based airline scored a big profit boost in the second quarter and announced a new order of 737-700 aircraft on Thursday.
January 21st in Aviation History: First Concorde Passenger Flight, Cargolux Lands on Van and 40 More Events!
The Concorde begins scheduled service for both British Airways and Air France, crashes of Galaxy Airlines 203, Pan Am 1104 and an Iranian 727. NASA's Spirit rover ceases communication from Mars, and more...