Why We Are Safe in the Storm
Winter weather poses a challenge to the airlines and pilots operating aircraft. Yet the airline industry maintains an excellent safety record despite the potentially hazardous conditions.
Today in Aviation History: November 7th
A Wright Flyer completes the first air freight flight, BOAC retires its last flying boat, Sabena flies for the last time, and more...
Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills 6 Soldiers
A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed during a test flight, killing six crew members and seriously injuring two others.
US Army Private Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Explosives Onto Airliner
A U.S. soldier has been arrested and charged with attempting to board a United Airlines flight while possessing a small amount of explosives, prosecutors in Arizona confirmed on Thursday.
Today in Aviation History: March 27th
The Tenerife disaster takes place, the Eurofighter Typhoon makes its first flight, Concorde flights to Miami begin, and more...