September 29th in Aviation History
The US Navy disbands the Jolly Rogers Squadron (VF-84) in 1995...watch a clip of their F-14s going up against WW2 Japanese Zeros! Also, the Lockheed Martin F-22 makes its first flight, NASA launches STS-26, the first Space Shut...
On This Day in Aviation History: November 11th
The British government rescues the Rolls-Royce RB211 project, Gemini 12 launches, United Airlines Flight 227 crashes, the ME-109 sets a speed record, and more...
A Day in the Life of a News Chopper Camera Operator
The news chopper has become an integral tool for TV reporting, quickly capturing birds-eye views of car chases and house fires that cameramen on the ground cannot. An aerial cinematographer in Detroit talks about his job.
On This Day in Aviation History: November 16th
Qantas is founded, NASA's X-43 hits Mach 10, NASA's Skylab 4 and Russia's Venera 3 are launched, National Airlines Flight 967 crashes, and more...
Delta Orders 40 Bombardier CRJ900 Jets To Replace Smaller CRJ200s
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order with Bombardier for 40 CRJ900 regional jets in a move aimed at phasing out its least efficient jets.