October 21st in Aviation History
A Cessna vanishes after reporting a UFO, an airline merger is completed to form British Caledonian, the Japanese launch the first Kamikaze attack, and more...
New York Cops Able to Shoot Down a Plane Says Commissioner
In a television interview first aired on Sunday, New York City Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly said that his department would have the ability to shoot down a plane if needed.
Militants Fire Rockets at Basra Airport in Iraq
Several militants on Wednesday morning fired a series of rockets at Iraqi and American forces who are stationed at Basrah International Airport in southeastern Iraq, the U.S. military said on Thursday.
Small Plane Makes Crash Landing in Central Texas, Two Passengers Injured
Two people were slightly injured on Thursday when their small plane crash-landed in a field in central Texas, federal authorities said.
Kingfisher Must Win Bankers’ Permission To Fly Again, Minister Says
India's aviation minister warned grounded Kingfisher that the debt-laden carrier will need to get clearance from its bankers to fly again.