April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record
An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
Moscow Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 5
A flight attendant who was critically injured when a Russian airliner crashed onto a highway near Moscow has died of her injuries.
On This Day in Aviation History: April 12th
A day of major space milestones: Russia Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space and the US launches the first Space Shuttle 20 years later. Also, a British Airways Concorde loses part of its rudder, the first passenger flig...
Angolan Air Force Transport Plane Crash Kills 17
At least 17 people were killed late Wednesday morning when an Air Force Embraer EMB-120ER crashed in central Angola, state-run media reported. Several people survived the accident.
Video: Brisk Wind Tries to Help 747 Fly One Last Time
Without the weight of its engines, a 747 at the end of its career wants to fly one last time. Does she make it?