On This Day in Aviation History: November 13th
A day of firsts: The first balloon crossing of the Pacific, first space probe to orbit another planet, first true helicopter flight, and more...
On This Day in Aviation History: October 15th
Today marks a number of aeronautical milestones: The first balloon flight, the first French airmail flight, the first nonstop flight across the South Atlantic, the first transatlantic flight by an airship, birthdays celebrated ...
Photos: Inside the Mummification of Space Shuttle Discovery
An exclusive look at the preparation of Space Shuttle Discovery as it becomes a shell of its former self before moving to the Smithsonian.
United Arab Emirates Commits 12 Fighter Jets to Libya No-Fly Zone
The UAE on Thursday committed a dozen aircraft in support of the U.N.-sanctioned no-fly zone over Libya, officials said, a move welcomed in the United States.
Iran Pledges to Strengthen Border Air Defenses
The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Border Police has announced that the country's border air defenses will be improved with new air patrol bases.