On This Day in Aviation History: November 16th
Qantas is founded, NASA's X-43 hits Mach 10, NASA's Skylab 4 and Russia's Venera 3 are launched, National Airlines Flight 967 crashes, and more...
American Airlines to Launch Service Between Dallas and Rio de Janeiro
American Airlines on Tuesday announced that the airline will begin three days a week service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil starting next December 16.
Comair Jet Crashes Off of Wrong Runway: August 27th in Aviation History
Today in 1910, air-to-ground radio transmission is born; 1913, the first loop-the-loop maneuver is performed; in 1939, the jet age begins with the first flight of the Heinkel 178; 2006, Comair 5191 crashes in Lexington, Kentucky.
Milestone: Boeing Begins Production of 1,000th 767 Aircraft
Boeing on Tuesday announced that it has begun assembling the 1,000th 767 airplane at its factory in Everett, Washington, marking an important milestone for the company.
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Parking Attendants Stole $400,000
Three parking attendants at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum annex have been charged with pocketing $400,000 in fees.