Today in Aviation History: October 29th
The US Dept. of Justice approves the Delta/Northwest merger, John Glenn becomes the oldest man to enter space, a plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashes, and more...
Aeroflot Fined for Violating DOT Advertising Rules
The US Department of Transportation fined Aeroflot on Tuesday for violating new rules requiring carriers to advertise full fares.
Georgia to Integrate with EU Aviation Standards, Ending Flight Restrictions and Opening New Routes
The European Union and Georgia on Friday announced an air transport agreement to integrate the western country into the European common aviation market.
Small Plane Makes Crash Landing in Central Texas, Two Passengers Injured
Two people were slightly injured on Thursday when their small plane crash-landed in a field in central Texas, federal authorities said.
March 7th in Aviation History: The X-15 Breaks Mach 4, Kepler Space Observatory is Launched
The X-15 exceeds Mach 4, a British engineer flies in an inflatable airplane, the crashes of Northwest Flight 307, Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 and a Skymaster Airlines 707, and more...