NASA 905 Retires and Moves to Johnson Space Center
NASA 905 will be the centerpiece of a new $12 million exhibit at Johnson Space Center, complete with a mock-up of a space shuttle on its back.
Planespotting for Dummies
Welcome to the wide world of aviation enthusiasm and planespotting! This guide will introduce you the fundamentals of planespotting and help make watching planes a more interesting and enjoyable experience.
You’re The Captain: Explosive Decompression at 40,000 Feet
Imagine that you're the captain of an airliner, cruising at 40,000 feet, when you experience an explosive decompression. What do you do next to get back on the ground?
10 Killed as Guatemalan Air Force Helicopter Crashes on Rescue Mission for Another Downed Chopper
Ten people were killed on Tuesday when an Guatemalan Air Force helicopter crashed in northern Guatemala after being sent to help with another helicopter crash in the region, defense officials said. There were no survivors.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings
Rarely is much attention paid to one of the most important design aspects of modern jet engines: The cowlings. Aviation safety expert David J. Williams explores the history and development of the modern engine enclosure.