Today in Aviation History: March 5th
Southwest Airlines Flight 1455 overruns at Burbank, launches of Landsat 3 and Explorer 2, crashes of BOAC 911, Palair Macedonian 301, Lake Central, first flight of the Spitfire and lots more.
FAA Approves 787 Battery Fix, Return To Service Imminent
On Friday afternoon, the FAA approved battery system improvements for the 787 Dreamliner, a move which enables Boeing to resume deliveries of the aircraft and get existing 787s back in the air. “FAA approval clears the wa...
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Test Plane Blows Tire on Landing in Seattle
A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental test aircraft blew a tire while landing at Boeing Field Saturday afternoon.
Photos: Riding Along KC-10 Refueling Flight as Air Force Week Takes Off
NYCAviation was along for the ride as a KC-10 refueling tanker served fuel to four F-15s off the coast of Long Island.
American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service Between New York’s LaGuardia and Charlotte, N.C.
American Eagle on Tuesday launched three daily nonstop flights between New York LaGuardia Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.