TWA L-1011 Veers Off the Runway and Catches Fire at JFK: July 30 in Aviation History
A TWA L-1011 aborts takeoff and burns at JFK while all 292 on board escape unharmed, an ANA 727 collides with a Japanese fighter, and more.
Test Flight for First Oman C-130J Super Hercules
The first Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules built for the Sultanate of Oman conducted its maiden test flight this week.
Phone Threat Grounds JFK-Bound American Airlines Flight at San Francisco International Airport
Federal authorities are investigating a phone threat made against an American Airlines plane at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday.
2006: A Year in Review
Ah what a year it has been, its been year of ups, downs, roundabouts, flip flops, and OIL! We began the year with the final departure of Independence Air, the little airline that couldn't, or should we say couldn't make a profit.
Comair Jet Crashes Off of Wrong Runway: August 27th in Aviation History
Today in 1910, air-to-ground radio transmission is born; 1913, the first loop-the-loop maneuver is performed; in 1939, the jet age begins with the first flight of the Heinkel 178; 2006, Comair 5191 crashes in Lexington, Kentucky.