First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Emerges from the Paint Hangar
Boeing moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special "light" livery.
US Bans Smoking on Short Flights, First Launch of Soyuz: April 23rd in Aviation History
Flight of Daedalus recreated with a pedal-powered aircraft, US bans smoking on flights under 2 hours, Soyuz 1 launches from Kazakhstan, North Sea Aerial Navigation Company launches service, and more...
On This Day in Aviation History: February 13th
The TSA takes over airport security from the FAA, the Soviets start using Cuba as a base for US spy missions, the F-4 Corsair makes its operational debut and more...
United Airlines and Air Canada to Form Revenue-Sharing Joint Venture
Air Canada and United Continental Holdings, Inc. on Thursday announced that the airlines have agreed to form a revenue-sharing joint venture.
The Clock Is Ticking: Inside the Cockpit of a Japan-Bound Airliner During the Quake
Airline pilot and NYCAviation columnist Justin Schlechter gives us a glimpse into the flightdeck while pilots manage the stresses of trying to land in Japan immediately after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.