First Airbus A380 for Thai Airways Completes Maiden Test Flight
The first Airbus A380 destined for Thai Airways made its maiden test flight last week.
Jet Owned by Nascar’s Jimmie Johnson Skids Off Key West Runway
A plane owned by Jimmie Johnson Racing skidded off a runway in Key West Monday night, sending four occupants to the hospital. The five-time NASCAR champion was not on board.
October 6th in Aviation History
Crashes of Cubana Flight 455 in Barbados and United airlines Flight 409 in Wyoming, as well as an aircraft endurance record set in 1992 and the first passenger flight over an hour.
Indictments Today in 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK
On Thursday, the FBI arrested five suspects believed to have taken part in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK, made famous in the film "Goodfellas".
Sudanese Military Helicopter Crashes in Darfur, Killing 7
A Sudanese military helicopter crashed in the troubled Darfur region late Monday, killing at least 7 service members and injuring 2 others.