On This Day in Aviation History: February 9th
The Boeing 747 makes its first test flight, British Airways becomes the second carrier to operate the 757, Apollo 14 returns to Earth from the Moon, and more...
Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Flights Across Belgium
Hundreds of flights across Belgium were cancelled on Tuesday afternoon after air traffic controllers went on a sudden, wild strike, officials said.
Tiny Airports Take Off With Stimulus
The Federal Aviation Administration has now allocated all of its $1.1 billion in stimulus money for airport improvements. But the complex set of rules laid out in the recovery act has led to some counterintuitive results: The b...
Heads Up Wichita, Rockford, Dublin and Huntsville: The Boeing 787 Dream Tour is Comin’ Atcha
Boeing's 787 Dream Tour announced four new stops to its itinerary on Thursday, with three US visits and one to Ireland.
FedEx Begins Flying Packages, Woman Pilot Circumnavigates Globe: April 17th in Aviation History
FedEx begins operations, Apollo 13 returns safely to earth, Jerrie Mock becomes the first woman to fly around the world solo, Howard Hughes sets a transcontinental speed record, and more...