Today in Aviation History: March 13th
An Iranian Air Force C-130 crashes, Apollo 9 returns to Earth after 10 days in orbit, the first female Canadian gets her pilot’s license, South African Flight 806 and a BOAC Viscount 818 crash in separate incidents, and more...
Let’s Scare the Passengers
If it wasn’t for company policy requiring me to go and find some smooth air, I’d just tighten my seat belt, put my arms up in the air and yell, “yeehaw!”
Photos: Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Takes Off on First Flight
Boeing’s 747-8 Intercontinental took off Sunday from Paine Field, kicking off the flight test program for the longest passenger aircraft in the world and the largest plane ever built by Boeing.
US Navy Helicopter Crashes in Oman
A US Navy helicopter crashed in Oman on Thursday. The condition of its five crewmembers was not immediately known.
Philippines Hoping Aviation Safety Reforms Lead to Removal From US and EU Blacklists
Officials in the Philippines are hoping to repair the country's air safety rating with US and European authorities.