In 1941, the formation of the first group of Black military pilots and mechanics was underway in Tuskegee, Alabama where ...

On this day in aviation history, February 20, 1939, the Douglas DC-5 made its first flight. Less remembered than its cousins, ...

The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II.

A central San Joaquin Valley airport with historic ties to World War II is for sale. Located amid acres and acres of farmland ...

DESPITE continuous advancements in technology, the rise in aeroplane accidents has shaken the aviation industry. Each crash brings back the same pressing concerns: are we truly learning from these ...

Taking its name from “Altairus,” the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, it adopted a blue eagle logo to adorn the ...

The F-5A was a testament to what happens when a defense contractor actually tries to restrain its impulses and focus on making an affordable craft.

During WWII, the Luftwaffe relied heavily on the Junkers Ju-88, a versatile aircraft for bombing raids, combat, and reconnaissance. Despite its recognition as one of the most flexible planes of ...

The aircraft involved in Wednesday’s collision was an Army version. There are other variants made for the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, and for specialized duty such as intelligence gathering ...

The Army helicopter and regional American Airlines jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate around the world on a daily basis. There were 60 passengers and four ...

January 28, 2025: A U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 was compromised in an accident that occurred at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.(X) The accident occurred on the runway at Eielson Air ...

The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, was piloted by Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, the company said in a news release. The plane, nicknamed "Baby Boom," took off from Mojave Air ...