First Flight of the BAC One-Eleven: August 20 in Aviation History
First successful skydive from a plane, first scheduled airship service, launch of the Voyager 2 spacecraft, first flight test of the GE-36 propfan engine and more...
VIDEO: Indian Satellite Rocket Explodes After Launch
An Indian rocket meant to deliver a communications satellite to orbit exploded 47 seconds after lifting off from Sriharikota Space Center in the nation's Andhra Pradesh state.
Former Continental Ticket Agent Pleads Guilty to Harebrained $1 Million Voucher Scam
A former Continental Airlines ticket agent at Newark Airport has plead guilty to federal wire fraud charges for a failed flight voucher scam.
Business Jet Crash in Germany Kills Five
Five people were killed Thursday when a Cessna Citation X business jet crashed near an airport in western Germany, police said.
Akbar Al Baker Touts Qatar’s Upcoming Service to Atlanta
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker held a press conference on Tuesday in advance of his airline's inaugurating service to Atlanta to discuss their competitive strategy, service offering and future plans.