First Pan Am 747 Lands At Heathrow: January 12 in Aviation History
The first Pan Am 747 makes its inaugural proving flight to London, two Space Shuttle launches, launch of the Deep Impact probe and more...
New York TRACON Air Traffic Control Center Evacuated Due to Gas Fumes
The centralized air traffic control center handling most flights in the New York area has been evacuated due to fumes.
Iconic Kennedy Space Center Countdown Clock Retires
Space enthusiasts say goodbye to Kennedy Space Center's iconic Countdown Clock after years of poor weather and decades of unforgiving time have visibly taken their toll.
Baby Born on Emirates Flight Named ‘EK’ After Airline Code
A baby born on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Manila has been named "EK" in honor of the airline's two-letter IATA code.
NASA and Russia to Discuss Nuclear-Powered Spaceship Project
Russia's Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, on Monday announced that it will discuss a nuclear-powered spaceship project with NASA, with a nuclear rocket engine design to be completed by next year.