Today in Aviation History: February 7th
Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts conduct first untethered spacewalk, The Beatles arrive at JFK for their first US tour, a Cessna completes a 65-day flight and much more.
Gulf of Mexico Plane Crash May Have Been Caused by Pressurization Problems, Early Evidence Indicates
While it will take months or years to find a definitive cause of the crash of the Cessna 421 that went down in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, initial evidence may indicate that the pilot lost consciousness due to pressurizatio...
FRIDAY PHOTOS: Fantastic Photos from the NYCAviation Photo Hangar
This week for Friday Photos, we take a look at some of the best recent uploads to the NYCAviation Photo Hangar.
COMMENTARY: Economy Class Done Right
When it comes to economy class gripes, it’s legroom, or lack thereof, that most people whine about. There’s less and less of it, as airlines cram in extra rows, eager to squeeze out every last penny of revenue in the face o...
Pilot Rescued Hours After Mississippi Plane Crash
A seriously injured pilot managed to call 911 after his Piper Saratoga crashed into a dense Mississippi forest.