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.
Happy 70th Birthday LaGuardia Airport!
A mayoral tantrum, the drudgery of prohibition and the Great Depression teamed up to build New York City’s first major airport, which opened on October 15, 1939.
The Logbook: Busy Day at the Paint Hangars
In today's daily digest, the first Boeing 747-8 rolls out of the paint hangar, V Austrailia 777-300 diverts to Hawaii as the passenger count increases in-flight, Alaska unveils lackluster scheme on a 737, Horizon unveils exciti...
Northwest 757s Flew 17 Years Without Proper Inspections: FAA
The FAA has proposed a fine of almost $1.5 million against Northwest Airlines after if failed to inspect wiring near cockpit windows on some of its aircraft for 17 years.
A New York Departure
As ATA announces plans to terminate their New York LaGuardia service, one spotter looks back at the fond memories of spotting his favorite airline.