Aviation History
June 23, 2023
The Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
On June 23, 1981, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator J. Lynn Helms announced the FAA’s decision to adopt the threat...
June 17, 2023
Washington National Airport (DCA)
On June 16, 1941, Washington National Airport opened for full-time operations. President Roosevelt attended a ceremony and observed the first...
May 26, 2023
Runway Incursion at SFO
On May 26, 2007, a runway incursion occurred at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) when an Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia...
May 19, 2023
East Hampton Town Airport (KJPX)
On May 19, 2022, the formerly known East Hampton (New York) Airport (KHTO) re-opened as a private-use airport named the...
May 5, 2023
Dassault Falcon 7X
On May 5, 2005, the first flight of the Dassault Falcon 7X took place. The large cabin and long-range business...
April 28, 2023
Three vs Two Crew Fun Fact
During the piston and turbojet eras the government had mandated a three-pilot crew operation when the gross weight of an...
April 21, 2023