Doolittle Raid Scores First US Revenge on Japan, Boeing Changes its Name: April 18th in Aviation History
Jimmy Doolittle leads an unprecedented raid against the Japanese, William Boeing changes the name of his company, Roland Garros is shot down over Germany, and more...
Former Home of PanAm Faces Wrecking Ball, Group Hopes To Preserve History
The former home of PanAm and worlds first commercial 747 flight is facing demolition, but Save the Worldport is trying to save it.
Iran Builds ‘Flying Saucer’ UAV Which Is Not Round, Looks Nothing Like a Saucer
Iran on Wednesday unveiled a home-made unmanned 'flying saucer' called the Zohal during an exhibition of strategic technologies.
Goodyear Blimp Bursts Into Flames and Crashes, Killing Pilot
A Goodyear blimp burst into flames Sunday evening in the western region of Germany, killing the pilot, while three passengers were able to survive the accident, local media reported.
UK Orders 14 New Chinook Helicopters from Boeing in $1.6 Billion Deal
British Defense Secretary Liam Foxon Monday announced that the Royal Air Force has agreed to buy more than a dozen new Chinook helicopters worth $1.64 billion for its mission in Afghanistan.