Today in Aviation History: October 29th
The US Dept. of Justice approves the Delta/Northwest merger, John Glenn becomes the oldest man to enter space, a plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashes, and more...
Syrian Airliner in Midair Collision With Military Helicopter Over Damascus
A Syrian military helicopter crashed near Damascus on Thursday after it clipped the tail of a large passenger plane, which landed safely.
Plane Crash in Northwest Russia Kills 44
A RusLine Tupolev Tu-134 crashed on a road and burned while attempting to land in northwestern Russia Monday night, killing all but eight passengers on board.
Greece Offers $1.3 Million Reward for Suspected Terrorist who Escaped Prison via Helicopter… Twice
Greek authorities have offered a €1 million reward for the capture of a bank robber who escaped from prison using a helicopter on two occasions and has been associated with a terrorist group.
FAA Proposes Regulating Pilots’ Rest Period Based on Fatigue Science
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt on Friday announced a landmark proposal to fight fatigue among commercial pilots by setting new flight time, duty and rest...