Automation Myths: Do Planes Really Fly Themselves?
Flying is mysterious, and information is hard to come by. If the “experts” say automatic planes are possible, then why not?
Southwest Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Fuselage Hole Causes Decompression
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Sacramento made an emergency landing in Yuma, Ariz., when a hole reportedly appeared in the fuselage and the cabin lost pressure.
LAN Flights Grounded by Flight Attendants Strike
LAN flight attendants began a strike on Tuesday morning alter refusing a deal offered by the airline, causing all flights to be canceled amidst anger and complaints from passengers.
First Flight of the BAC One-Eleven: August 20 in Aviation History
First successful skydive from a plane, first scheduled airship service, launch of the Voyager 2 spacecraft, first flight test of the GE-36 propfan engine and more...
Today in Aviation History: November 14th
Female aviator Amy Johnson breaks a speed record, Southern Airways Flight 932 crashes with the Marshall University football team, the 747-8 program is launched, and more...