How Does The Ilyushin Il-96 Differ From The Older Il-86 Model?
The Il-96 was shorter than the Il-86 and had a much longer range.
89 Years Ago Today: The 1933 Imperial Airways Ruysselede Crash
After diverting to avoid fog, the plane crashed into a radio mast in Belgium.
A Brief History Of The Ilyushin Il-96
The Il-96 was capable of flying non-stop from Moscow to Los Angeles.
On This Day In 1985 The Fokker 50 Made Its First Flight
The Fokker 50 was designed to be a fuel-efficient regional airliner.
Why The An-124 Changed Cargo Forever
The An-124 is still used around the world today for transporting oversized goods.
The Story Of France's Nord 262 Turboprop Airliner
The Nord 262 was built to replace the Douglas DC-3.
What Happened To Venezuelan Carrier Avensa?
Venezuelan carrier Avensa got into financial difficulties and stopped flying in 2002.
How Douglas Developed The Military C-47 From The Civilian DC-3
During the Normandy invasion, C-47s dropped over 50,000 paratroopers in France.
Domestic Disaster: The Story Of Braathens SAFE Flight 239
The plane was off course when it crashed, killing 40 of the 45 passengers and crew.
13 Years Ago Today: The Runway Overrun Involving American Airlines Flight 331
Looking back to when a Boeing 737-800 overran the runway at Kingston Airport in Jamaica.
American Airlines Flight 63: Why Shoes Have To Be Removed For Security Screenings
The would-be shoe bomber will spend the rest of his life inside a Colorado prison.
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24 Years Ago Today The Beechcraft Premier I Made Its First Flight
The Premier I was built to compete with the Cessna Citation.
On This Day In 1999 A Korean Air Boeing 747 Freighter Crashed Near London Stansted Airport
The plane crashed at night shortly after taking off from London Stansted Airport (STN).
50 Years Ago Today A Pair Of US Airliners Collided On The Runway In Chicago
A miscommunication by ground controllers and a Delta Air Lines crew caused a collision at Chicago O'Hare.
17 Years Ago Today Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 Came Down Off Miami Beach
Chalk's flew flying boats between Florida and the Bahamas.
Approaching 70 Years Old: What Has ANA Done This Year To Celebrate Its History?
Japanese airline ANA has a fleet of 238 planes.
Throwback: The Air Rage Incident Involving Former Stone Roses Singer Ian Brown
Former Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown got sent to jail after threatening to chop a flight attendant's hands off.
How Many Boeing 747s Have Suffered Hull Losses?
The world's deadliest-ever air disaster involved two Boeing 747s.
A Brief Guide To The Boeing 727's Different Variants
During its 22-year production, Boeing built 1,832 units of the 727.