Pan Am Begins First Mainland Flights to Hawaii, Harriet Quimby First Woman to Fly Across English Channel: April 16th in Aviation History
Pan Am flies from San Francisco to Hawaii with a Sikorsky S-42 flying boat, Harriet Quimby crosses the English Channel, Apollo 16 launches for the Moon, Canada forms its first air force, and more...
UPDATED: Arik Air President Free, but Three Top Execs Arrested for Tax Evasion
Three of Arik Air's airline's top executives have been arrested in Nigeria after the company ran up an unpaid tax bill worth more than $21 million.
SilkAir Buys 54 Boeing 737 MAXs and 737-800s
Singapore's SilkAir has committed to purchasing 54 new Boeing 737 aircraft worth $4.9 billion based on list prices.
San Francisco Official Wants Airport Renamed for Harvey Milk
Supervisor David Campos wants to rename San Francisco International Airport in honor of slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Flying Into History: The Breitling DC-3 World Tour
The Breitling DC-3 will be the oldest aircraft to circumnavigate the globe. NYCAviation caught up with this unique aircraft during a recent world tour stop in Boston.