Giving Them Wings: The Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, GA
450 students doing five jumps each in two different parachutes -- in less than three days. It's impressive, and it happens at Ft. Benning almost every week.
Plane Carrying New French President Hit By Lightning Just Hours After Taking Office
France's new President Francois Hollande got an electrifying welcome aboard his new ride on Tuesday when the French Presidential plane was hit by lightning, just hours after taking office.
March 9th in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes Final Mission
Space Shuttle Discovery completes its 39th and final mission, TWA Flight 553 crashes in Ohio, the US bombs Tokyo, and more...
On This Day in Aviation History: February 15
The crash of a Sabena 707 kills the entire U.S. Figure Skating Team in Brussels, United Airlines temporarily grounds its 757 fleet, six B-17s begin a goodwill tour of South America, and more...
Gate Agents: Pawns of the Airline Industry
Their role in being the ones out front who often end up being sacrificed for those standing behind them is the reason that they are indeed the pawns of the industry.