January 18th in Aviation History: A380 Unveiled, United Flt 266 Crashes Into Pacific Ocean
The Airbus A380 is unveiled, the F-4 Phantom is yanked from front-line service, Bell makes its 25,000th Helo, United Flight 266 crashes, as well as Capital Airlines Flight 20.
New Zealand Engineer Dead After Being Sucked Into Plane Engine
Police in New Zealand are investigating the death of an aircraft engineer, Miles Hunter, 51, who was sucked into the engine of a C-130 Hercules transport plane early Monday morning.
American Airlines Hit With Record $24.2 Million FAA Fine
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued $24.2 million in penalties against American Airlines for maintenance deficiencies on the carrier's MD-80 jets.
Iraqi Government Firms Up 787 Buy
The Government of Iraq finalized their previously announced deal to purchase 10 Boeing 787-8 airliners for Iraqi Airways.
Video: British Pilot Crash Lands Plane in Field After Engine Failure
A pilot remains calm after the engine of his Yak-50 seizes, bringing the plane down to a rough—but safe—landing in a field on the northern English countryside.