The Historic First Aerial Refueling: A Milestone in Aviation History
On June 27th, 1923, Capt. Lowell H. Smith and Lt. John P. Richter performed the first ever aerial refueling in a DH-4B biplane. This groundbreaking event took place over Rockwell…
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 Crash: A Devastating Setback for Sukhoi’s Ambitions
On May 9th, 2012, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner crashed into Mount Salak in Indonesia during a demonstration flight, killing all 45 people on board. The crash was attributed to…
The 1988 Kanellos Kanellopoulos Human-Powered Flight: Breaking Boundaries in Aviation and Sustainable Transportation
1988: On April 23, 1988, Kanellos Kanellopoulos made a significant achievement in the field of human-powered flight by flying across the Aegean Sea in the aircraft known as Daedalus. The…
The First Flight of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress: A Milestone in Aviation History
The First Flight of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress In 1952, on April 15th, the aviation industry witnessed a historic event - the first flight of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. This…
The Birth and Legacy of the Boeing 737: A Game-Changer in Commercial Aviation
1967: The aviation industry witnessed a significant milestone on 9th April 1967 when the first Boeing 737 took off on its maiden flight. Known for its distinctive design and reliability,…
The Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: A Historic Aviation Mystery
2014: Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished from radar screens, sparking one of the greatest aviation mysteries in history. The flight,…
1985: Iberia Airlines Flight 610 Crashes – A Tragic Event That Changed Aviation Safety
1985: Iberia Airlines Flight 610 Crashes On February 19, 1985, Iberia Airlines Flight 610 crashed into Mount Oiz in Spain, killing all 148 passengers and crew onboard. The Boeing 727…
1935: Crash of the SS Macon
1935: Crash of the SS Macon The helium-filled airship SS Macon crashed into the Pacific Ocean on February 12, 1935. As one of the largest airships built by the United…
1969: First Flight of the Boeing 747
1969: First Flight of the Boeing 747 The Boeing 747, the world's first jumbo jet, took to the skies for its inaugural flight on February 9, 1969. This event marked…
1996: Crash of a Boeing 757 – A Tragic Reminder of the Importance of Aviation Safety
1996: Crash of a Boeing 757 On February 6, 1996, a tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Boeing 757 aircraft crashed, leaving no survivors. This incident is a stark reminder…