Today in Aviation History: October 30th
On this day in 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger is launched on what would be its final successful mission; in 1976 a Pan Am 747SP sets a speed record for a trans-polar round-the-world flight; in 1908, Henry Farman completes Europ...
Former British Airways Employee Convicted of Plotting to Bomb U.S.-Bound Airliner
A former British Airways employee was found guilty on Monday for a terrorist plot to bomb a U.S.-bound flight.
European Commission VP Blasts Airport Snow Preparedness, Calls Disruption “Unacceptable”
European Commission Vice President Siim Kallas has expressed concern regarding the airport infrastructure in Europe as extreme weather disrupts holiday season air travel.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 9th
Trans-Canada Flight 810 crashes in 1956, United begins flights to Vietnam in 2004 exactly two years to-the-day after filing for bankruptcy. Delta receives the 1,000th 737 in 1983, MiG designer Artem Mikoyan dies in 1970, the fi...
TRACK IT LIVE: Solar Impulse 2 Attempts Transatlantic Flight to Seville.
Solar Impulse 2 is on its way to Seville, Spain! Track the flight here during its 4 day flight.