February 28th in Aviation History: Global Hawk Makes Its First Flight and SeaTac Tower is Damaged by an Earthquake
The air traffic control tower at SeaTac Airport is damaged by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake, the RQ-4 Global Hawk makes its first test flight, Operation Desert Storm comes to an end, and more...
January 20th in Aviation History: Air Inter 148 Crashes, North American Airlines Born
Today in aviation history, Air Inter Flight 148 crashes, North American Airlines is born, E2C Hawkeye makes its first flight and much more!
FAA Proposes Stricter Helicopter Flight Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday proposed broad new rules aimed at making helicopter flights safer.
No Punishment for Harrison Ford: A Positive Sign for Aviation Safety Culture
Did Harrison Ford receive special treatment because of his celebrity, or is getting off without punishment SOP in aviation safety?
March 28th in Aviation History: Aerial Steam Carriage Earns First Patent for a Propeller-Driven Aircraft
William Samuel Henson's Aerial Steam Carriage is granted a patent in 1843, Air France flies its last Caravelle service, Air Afrique is founded, first plane taken down by sabotage, and more...