Today in Aviation History: December 1st
TWA ceases operations, Northwest Orient Flight 6231 crashes in NY, the Civil Air Patrol is born, and more...
Baltimore Airport Awarded $15 Million in Stimulus Cash for Safety and Efficiency Upgrades
BWI has received one of the largest Recovery Act grants awarded by the FAA for reconstruction of an aircraft parking apron, a new deicing fluid collection system, and new communications systems.
Video: Stephen Colbert Pleads for NASA Funding
A new tongue-in-cheek public service announcement from Stephen Colbert reminds us of the practical research astronauts perform on the International Space Station.
Qantas Airbus A330 Cockpit Fire Forces Emergency Landing
A Qantas plane was forced to make an emergency landing in north Queensland, Australia on Wednesday after a fire broke out in the aircraft's cockpit.
Air Force C-130 Hercules Firefighting Plane Crashes in South Dakota
A C-130 Hercules firefighting aircraft crashed while combating a blaze in South Dakota on Sunday.