Crosswind Landings: Not As Scary As They May Seem
Crosswind landings may look dramatic or even unsafe. In reality, they are being performed by highly skilled pilots in a constantly changing environment. NYCAviation columnist David Williams examines various crosswind techniques...
On This Day in Aviation History: December 26th
A big day for the Russians, as Aeroflot begins Il-86 flights, the Tu-144 begins operations, and the first Soviet flight exceeding the sound barrier.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter Receives Certification from FAA and EASA
A little over two weeks after completing over 3,400 hours of flight testing, on Friday the Boeing 747-8 Freighter was deemed flightworthy and received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European...
February 21st in Aviation History: Libyan Airliner Shot Down, Photos of 757 Gushing Fuel
Photos of a Thomas Cook 757 gushing fuel are captured by a planespotter, Libyan Airlines Flight 114 is shot down by Israelis, ANA’s first international flight, Santa Barbara Flight 518 crashes in Venezuela, and more...
Delta to Relaunch Old Northwest Route: JFK-Tokyo (NRT)
Delta Air Lines will relaunch the daily flights between JFK and Tokyo, Japan (NRT) previously operated by Northwest. Service will be operated by Boeing 777-200 aircraft.