October 14th in Aviation History
The X-15 reaches an altitude of 49 miles, Chuck Yeager becomes the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, and more...
How US Airways Gave Up on LaGuardia
The US Airways terminal at LaGuardia can be eerily quiet these days. Once home to the largest airline operation at the airport, the once bustling corridors are now dominated by US Airways Express flights to regional destination...
Dream Chaser Commercial Space Plane to Undergo First Flight Test Next Summer
It looks as though the efforts to get commercial space taxis off the ground is succeeding. Sierra Nevada Corporation's "Dream Chaser" space plane is slated to conduct its first test flight as early as next summer.
Jet Bridges to Nowhere Now Go Somewhere, Singapore Scoot May Fly 777s to US and More: Final Call
A second passenger of the helicopter that crashed into the East River has died, those "too short" jetways are plenty long enough, AirTran to charge Large Marge for an extra seat, and more.
Airline With Abysmal Safety Record Crashes Another Plane in Papua New Guinea, 28 Killed
An Airlines PNG plane crashed into dense forest and burst into flames near the northeastern coast of Papua New Guinea Friday evening, reportedly killing 28 people.