October 21st in Aviation History
A Cessna vanishes after reporting a UFO, an airline merger is completed to form British Caledonian, the Japanese launch the first Kamikaze attack, and more...
Rebuilding the Perception of Airline Pilots, One Passenger at at Time
Do you think the pilot is to blame when your flight hits turbulence or is delayed? Think again.
Get To The Chopper! My First Time Spotting From A Helicopter.
Mark Lawrence checked an item off his bucket list while at #SpotLAX2023, when he took a helicopter plane spotting flight over LAX.
Mahan Air Jet Crash-Lands in Northeastern Iran; 11 Injured
Several people were injured late Saturday evening when a Mahan Air passenger plane crash-landed at an airport in northeastern Iran, state-run media reported on Sunday.
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.