August 6th in Aviation History: B-29 Superfortress Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
The US drops first atomic bomb on Japan, Ted Williams returns to the Red Sox from Korea, Braniff Flight 250 crashes in Nebraska, and more.
March 26th in Aviation History: Austrian Airlines Resumes International Flights After Two Decade Hiatus
Happy Birthday to the late Swissair! Austrian Airlines resumes international service, an Arrow Air DC-10 drops some engine parts, Comair pilots launch an 89-day strike, and more...
Qantas Begins Flights Between Sydney and Dallas, Longest 747 Route Ever
Qantas commenced its latest route on Sunday, connecting Sydney to Dallas Ft. Worth. At nearly 7500 nautical miles, it is the longest regularly scheduled 747 route ever operated.
Indonesian President Demands Answers for Merpati Plane Crash
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday demanded answers from his cabinet regarding the Merpati airplane crash that killed 27 people.
Why We Are Safe in the Storm
Winter weather poses a challenge to the airlines and pilots operating aircraft. Yet the airline industry maintains an excellent safety record despite the potentially hazardous conditions.