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.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 25th
The crash of UTA Flight 141 in 2003, Iraqi Airways Flight 163 crashes after a hijacking in 1986, USAF pilot plucked out of the Atlantic after surviving a crash a week before and more.
Turkish Air Force Jet Trainer Crashes Into Sea, Pilots Missing
A pilot and trainee were missing after their twin-engine Cessna T-37 Tweet training aircraft crashed into the Aegean Sea on Thursday.
United’s Fantasy Flight Makes Holiday Wishes Come True
United Airlines brought holiday cheer for children in need with their Fantasy Flight to the North Pole.
Australian Airbus Flies to Antarctica on Rescue Mission
An Australian rescue plane took off from New Zealand on Wednesday evening to carry out a daring rescue mission in Antarctica.