August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
FAA Fines K-Mart Over Hazardous Paint and Aerosol Shipments
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed a $140,000 civil penalty against K-Mart for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.
Photos: Launch of Emirates Dubai-to-Seattle Flights Marks Airline’s Sixth US Destination
Dubai-based airline Emirates launched its sixth US destination on Thursday with an inaugural nonstop flight to Seattle.
The Logbook
A great letter to an obnoxious "elite" passenger, a woman has the gall to be upset for being removed from a flight, France to take on more Rafales, Ryanair 737 takes off some roof tiles in Germany, and more...
Kit Plane Crash Kills Pilot in Oregon
A pilot was killed when his small plane crashed in northwest Oregon early Friday afternoon, federal and state officials said.