United Flight 232: Surviving the Unthinkable
On July 19, 1989 an engine explosion left United 232 with no hydraulics and no controls, leading to a crash landing where many of the passengers survived. Now 25 years later we look back at this extraordinary accident and exami...
On This Day in Aviation History: September 7th
Three military milestones: 101 years ago today, the US Army established its first air field. In 1942, Consolidated's C-32 Dominator made its maiden flight. In 1997, the F-22 Raptor took off for the first time.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 28th
United Airlines Flight 173 crashes in Oregon in 1978, Airborne Transport DC-3 disappears enroute to Miami in 1948 and Israeli commandos launch a surprise attack on Beirut Airport in 1968.
Bombardier CSeries Scores 15-Plane Order from Turkey’s AtlasJet
Bombardier has received a letter of intent from AtlasJet to purchase 10 CS300 aircraft, with options to receive five more of the jets, the companies announced today. The deal is valued at up to $1.18 billion for all 15 aircraft...
Delta Opens New LaGuardia Terminal Connector In Time For Holiday Rush
A new bridge linking Delta's LGA Terminals C and D terminals at opened for business Saturday, the latest in a string of major upgrades.