On This Day in Aviation History: January 3rd
The first airspeed indicator receives a patent and the first takeoff from a ship! Flash Airlines, Baikal Air and the Iranian Army suffer crashes, and more.
Sixth Boeing P-8A Poseidon Takes Flight
The fifth Boeing P-8A Poseidon made its first flight this week, the first Poseidon to fly since Boeing and the US Navy announced a new $1.6 billion contract for six of the heavily modified 737’s that are to replace the Navy's...
Plane Crash in Russia’s Far East Kills 10
An Antonov An-28 airliner crashed in northeastern Russia early Wednesday afternoon, killing 10 people and injuring four others.
World’s First Jet Plane Takes Off in Nazi Germany: July 18 in Aviation History
The world's first jet plane makes its first flight, John Glenn is born, the first female 747 captain takes off, and more.
Swissair Liquidates, Hijacker Crashes Xiamen Airlines Plane: October 2 in Aviation History
Swissair grounds its fleet, a Xiamen Airlines flight is hijacked in China, President Reagan re-starts the B-1B bomber program, and more...