DALLAS — Today at 11:34 PST, in 1969, the prototype Boeing 747 took to the skies from Seattle, Washington, for the first time. Test pilots Jack Waddell and Brien Wygle were on the flight deck with ...

1966: The Government announces that a Fast Reactor will be built at Dounreay power station in Scotland. On the same day, singer/actress Sophie Tucker dies aged 79. 1967: Canadian conductor Percy Faith ...

Longtime readers of Runway Girl Network may well remember that many of the seats, cabins and onboard hard product débuting ...

American company Boom Supersonic flew faster than the speed of sound with its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. It’s now ...

Four veteran 747-400s still soar beyond 100,000 flight hours, defying retirement deadlines and showcasing remarkable aviation ...

Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...

Execution of a successful flight test programme will provide a confidence boost and its almost certain that Emirates will ...

We hate to break it to you, but the dirtiest spot on an airplane is the tray table where you eat your meals. According to a ...

The Boeing 787 comes with both GE and Rolls-Royce engine options, although GE's engines have become more popular in recent times.

For the first time in over a decade, the hunt is on for a talented designer to help the Flying Kangaroo welcome its 11th ...

Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the largest ...