The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are renowned as the pioneers of aviation, having successfully achieved the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight in 1903. This marked the birth of aviation, laying the foundation for the development of military aircraft in the early 20th century. The United States was one of the first nations to […]
Controversial ads, a stolen plane, and a strange sign at a park: Top 5 stories in Ottawa this week
CTVNewsOttawa.ca look at the top five stories on our website this week.
Man transforms WWII-era plane into a unique, airborne Airbnb experience
Airbnb seemingly offers an endless amount of places to stay, but one place isn’t quite like the others.
Dozens of first responders practice for plane-crash scenario in Ogdensburg
Sep. 14—OGDENSBURG — More than a dozen police, fire and rescue agencies practiced for the worst at Ogdensburg International Airport with a simulated jet crash exercise late Wednesday night. Using an actual Contour Air jet as a sort of crash prop, the scenario was: The plane filled to capacity had landing-gear issues, belly landed on the runway, resulting in numerous injuries and causing a fuel …
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A plane crash in Alaska is raising questions about aviation safety in the state
The husband of a congresswoman from Alaska died in a plane crash this week — one of numerous aviation crashes that have given the state the highest rate of plane crashes in the nation.Read More
Papal Plane Diaries: Traveling With the Pope to ‘the Peripheries’ of Mongolia
EWTN journalist recaps recent historic trip.
Russia’s First Lunar Mission in Decades Crashes Into the Moon – Slashdot
“Russia’s first lunar mission in decades has ended in failure with its Luna 25 spacecraft crashing into the moon’s surface,” reports CNN:
The incident, a blow to Russia’s space ambitions, happened after communication with the robotic spacecraft was interrupted, a blow to Russia’s space ambitions. …
Travelers rant about TSA airport checks and the items taken away
In a Reddit thread, a fleet of travelers have been venting their frustrations with TSA by revealing some of the ridiculous items they’ve been forced to part ways with.
SWISS plane takes off with passengers but no luggage | CNN
In travel news this week: The family of seven hiking America’s longest trails, Portuguese wine floods and California’s bid for cannabis cafes, plus airplane transport woes from Atlanta to Bilbao.
Pentagon security clip used to spread baseless 9/11 conspiracy theory
Security camera footage taken at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 is fueling online claims that an airliner did not hit the US military headquarters. This is false; the video clearly shows American Airlines Flight 77 slamming into the building, as confirmed by eyewitness accounts and the group that pushed the government to release the clip.
Iconic DC-3 plane to visit Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (copy)
Flagship Detroit, a Douglas DC-3 built in 1937, will be in Burlington on Sunday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 25, on display for rides and tours at Southeast Iowa Regional
‘I’m suing everybody’: Video shows moment officers arrest Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones at CVG Airport
A flight attendant told officers Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones smelled of alcohol and refused to comply with instructions multiple times while the plane was taxiing.
Investigation underway in Eugene Peltola’s plane crash
Investigators arrived Friday at the crash site of Eugene Peltola’s plane to begin a lengthy investigation into what caused the crash.
4 dead, 2 injured in 2 aircraft crashes near EAA AirVenture
Two people were killed and two others injured Saturday in a midair collision at an airport in Wisconsin.
Man’s large wheelchair cost him a chance to see Beyonce in concert – Dexerto
A man boarding his flight to see Beyoncé perform in Seattle was told he couldn’t enter the plane due to his wheelchair being too big.
Australian pilot’s ultimate act of bravery celebrated 80 years on
A famous Australian bomber pilot who paid the ultimate sacrifice in saving the lives of his crew and unsusp…
Ashland County troopers investigating reported plane crash
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a reported downed planed Friday evening.
Aviation enthusiasts offer rides on restored 1929 plane
Marc Bonem inherited his love of airplanes from his father.
Helicopter spotted in Vernon park, at Lumby dam prior to crash – Vernon Morning Star
Aircraft is believed to be the same one that crashed near Enderby Saturday
BAFB plane loses door; plane lands safely
BOSSIER CITY, La. — A Barksdale Air Force Base aircraft lost a door while in flight Friday afternoon but landed safely at the base, a sheriff’s office spokesman said.
Plane going to Rome from Newark drops 28,000 feet in 9 minutes
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – A plane flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport dropped 28,000 feet within 9 minutes during its flight to Rome Wednesday night. The United Airlines flight left New…
Plane lands on I-70 near Sevier
No one was hurt when a single-engine plane landed on Interstate 70 Tuesday the Utah Highway Patrol said.
Desiigner Ordered To Register As Sex Offender For Plane Incident | HipHopDX
Desiigner has been ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, amongst other penalties, due to his plane masturbation incident.