On This Day in Aviation History: February 9th
The Boeing 747 makes its first test flight, British Airways becomes the second carrier to operate the 757, Apollo 14 returns to Earth from the Moon, and more...
FAA Scrutinizing Skydiver Sex Stunt, ANA Smacks New 787 Into Jetbridge: Final Call
ANA accidentally bumped their first 787 into a jetbridge, the FAA investigates the safety of two skydivers having sex in a plane, a Virgin Australia is blown away by a Qantas 747's jetblast, and more...
Space Shuttle Discovery’s First Flight: August 30 in Aviation History
First flight of Space Shuttle Discovery, Lockheed and Martin Marietta announce a merger, a Conviasa 737 crashes into a mountain and more.
No More Air Force Flight Suits Unless You Fly, TSA Tests Unmanned ID Scanners: Final Call
The Air Force wants to spend less money on flight suits, the TSA tests machines to check your ID, a virtual reality treatment for fear of flying, Southwest a Jet Airways pilot suspended after attempting to land without clearanc...
Alaska Airlines Flight Loses Cabin Pressure in ‘Catastrophic Electrical Failure’
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency landing Wednesday morning after it lost electrical power during flight to Seattle.