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...
Canada’s Homegrown Astronaut: Chris Hadfield
In an era where most astronauts are fairly anonymous, Colonel Chris Hadfield enjoys rock star-type popularity. Colonel Hadfield shares some of his amazing experiences in space with us.
March 15th in Aviation History: Fokker Stops Building Planes After 84 Years
Fokker quits building planes, Pan Am launches Airbus A300 service, and more...
How the Ice Fighting Technology on Your Plane Makes Winter Flying Safe
Icing on baked goods is delicious. Icing on a plane can kill you. Unfortunately, many have died as a result, but the lessons learned have made preventive measures a piece of cake.
Pearl Harbor Attacked, Last Moon Mission Launched: December 7th In Aviation History
"A day which will live in infamy," air marshals shoot a passenger, a USAir employee deliberately crashes a plane, and more...