Today in Aviation History: November 18th
Boeing's first monoplane makes its first flight, the X-15 sets a Mach 6 speed record, the Battle of Berlin begins, and more...
End of the Runway for Abused Concorde?
Disturbing images of Concorde G-BOAD emerged on NYCAviation last week, having had her majestic nose broken off by a truck and a family of pigeons taking up residence in her tail. Here's what we can do to make sure she's taken c...
Proud in the Turboprop Crowd
In the early morning hours of May 18, 2013, US Airways Flight 4560 made a wheels-up landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. Here is an account of how the crew flying N934HA prepared for and executed a safe emergency la...
Indonesian Low-Cost Carrier Mandala Airlines Ceases Operations
Indonesia's low-cost Mandala Airlines has announced that it will cease operations Thursday to initiate "business restructuring."
The Logbook: Come Fly the Irate Skies
Senator Chuck Schumer calls a US Airways flight attendant a not-so-nice word, while an American Airlines F/A flips her lid on a first class passenger who asked for OJ. Panicky passengers "accidentally" evacuate a Batvia aircraf...