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Today in Aviation History: November 18th
Boeing's first monoplane makes its first flight, the X-15 sets a Mach 6 speed record, the Battle of Berlin begins, and more...
Boeing Wins US Air Force KC-X Refueling Aircraft Contract
The Pentagon has announced that Boeing has beaten out EADS's bid for the $35 billion KC-X aerial tanker program.
Alliance Reliance: The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Air Carrier Partnerships
With the recent trend towards consolidation, airline alliances have become a useful way to connect route networks. Doug Wint analyzes the pros and cons.
Close Call For A Delta 747 and Shuttle America E170- What Really Happened?
Early Friday morning, news started to spread about that the FAA was investigating a “near miss” that occurred between between a Delta 747 and a Shuttle America Embraer E170 on June 13th. According to WABC in New Yor...
Army Tests Hypersonic Aircraft That Can Hit Any Target on Earth in 1 Hour
The United States early Thursday morning successfully tested a hypersonic aircraft which will allow the U.S. military to strike targets anywhere in the world within an hour, the Pentagon confirmed on Friday.