Today in Aviation History: February 24th
A United Airlines 747's explosive decompression over the Pacific kills 9 people, SAS launches Europe's first North Polar route to Asia, a 9 year old boy flies a Cessna, and more...
Boeing Dreamlifter Lands at Wrong Airport; Can It Leave?
Overnight, a boeing 747-400LCK (AKA, the Dreamlifter), landed at tiny Jabara Airport instead of its intended destination at McConnell Air Force Base. In the aftermath many questions have been raised, including whether or not th...
Myanmar Spitfire Hunter Still Optimistic Despite Negative Reports
An archaeologist searching for dozens of Spitfires said to be buried in Myanmar is playing down doubts about the existence of the trove.
On This Day in Aviation History: March 6th
Hooters Air begins operations, the crash of Air Algerie Flight 6239, a transcontinental speed record set by an SR-71, Japan flies the world’s heaviest passenger, a Sikorsky Sea King sets a distance record and more!
Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737-900ER Jets Worth $8.5 Billion
Delta Air Lines on Thursday announced plans to buy 100 new 737-900ER aircraft from Boeing in a move to replace older aircraft in the carrier's fleet over the next seven years.