El Al Wants to End Cairo Flights From Israel
Israel's national airline seeks an immediate halt to its once-weekly Tel Aviv-Cairo flights, citing empty planes and high security costs.
On This Day in Aviation History: September 19th
A bomb takes down UTA Flight 772, Israel launches their first satellite, a Turkish Airlines 727 hits a mountain, some farm animals fly a balloon, and more...
Misused Aviation Terms, Part 1: Airlines and Accidents
Many terms are thrown around, whether it be by avgeeks, the news media or general public, that have official definitions aside from what is socially thought.
Swissair Liquidates, Hijacker Crashes Xiamen Airlines Plane: October 2 in Aviation History
Swissair grounds its fleet, a Xiamen Airlines flight is hijacked in China, President Reagan re-starts the B-1B bomber program, and more...
On This Day in Aviation History: May 15th
Final launch of the Mercury program, the world's first flight attendant is hired, Britain makes its first bombing runs over Germany, Mickey Mouse debuts in Plane Crazy, and more...