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...
Photo Gallery: A Rare Peek Inside a P-3C Orion Navy Spy Plane
Since entering service in the 1960s, the Lockheed P-3 Orion has proven itself to be the US Navy's workhorse anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft. NYCAviation's David Lilienthal recently got a rare peek inside a P-3...
LAX Observation Deck Reopens Saturday, July 10th
The observation deck atop Los Angeles International Airport's iconic Theme Building will reopen to visitors on Saturday, July 10th.
First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Emerges from the Paint Hangar
Boeing moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special "light" livery.
On This Day in Aviation History: January 27th
The 737 becomes the first airliner to fly 100 million hours, Cessna delivers its 1,000th bizjet, Canadian controllers strike, three astronauts are killed in the Apollo 1 fire, and more...