Tragedy Strikes Newark-Boston Flight: Hijacking Claims First Air Piracy Fatality

On the evening of March 17, 1970, what began as a routine Eastern Airlines shuttle flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Boston, Massachusetts, descended into a harrowing ordeal that would forever alter... Read more »

Korean Air unveils donated B747 at California Science Center

Korean Air has unveiled its donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, marking a milestone in the airline’s decades-long relationship with the city. The commemorative event took... Read more »

Test flight touches down safely at Western Sydney International Airport | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines

The new Western Sydney International Airport has welcomed the arrival of its first plane, as testing begins to ensure all future flights will have a smooth landing ahead of the official grand... Read more »

9 hubs, 9 stories: American’s connection factories to the world

American Airlines gave a bit of history of its major system hubs: American Airlines uses a hub-and-spoke network centered on nine hubs, enabling it to efficiently serve more origin and destination pairs... Read more »

Lufthansa turns 100! | World Airline News

In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its maiden... Read more »

Grand Canyon Air Disaster: A Collision That Reshaped Aviation Safety

On June 30, 1956, a devastating mid-air collision over the Grand Canyon National Park claimed the lives of all 128 people aboard two commercial airliners, a Trans-World Airlines (TWA) Lockheed Super Constellation... Read more »

Oldtimer Hahnweide 2025: A Resounding Success For Aviation Enthusiasts

The highly anticipated Oldtimer Hahnweide (OTT) aviation event returned in 2025, drawing crowds and aircraft enthusiasts from September 12th to 14th. After a hiatus since 2019, the event, held at a grass... Read more »

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Shatters Records, Highlights Aviation’s Future

Oshkosh, WI – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 has concluded, leaving a trail of broken records and a palpable sense of excitement for the future of aviation. The world’s largest aviation celebration drew... Read more »

Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Had Such Loud Engines

Aircraft and engine manufacturers today put a lot of effort into designing jets that balance efficiency, comfort, and performance. From advanced aerodynamics to refined interiors, every detail is intended to make the... Read more »

Historical Mosquito Take Off 1941

Five prototype Mosquitos were built at Salisbury Hall several miles south of de Havilland’s main factory at Hatfield early in WW2. There is no proper airstrip at Salisbury Hall so some of... Read more »