Assistant Editor - Airliner World. Contributor and former deputy editor at Airways.
Barrington Irving was just 23 years old when he broke two world records. He continues to inspire young aviators.
The world's first automatic landing of a commercial airliner during a scheduled air service took place on this day in 1965.
Today, in 1970, pilot Joe McBryan founded Buffalo Airways after purchasing it from legendary Arctic aviator Bob Gauchie.
Today, in 1982, one of the world's most iconic airlines, Braniff International Airways, ceased operations.
Today, in 1934, the Douglas DC-2 made its maiden flight. Douglas Test Pilot Carl Cover was in command.
Today, in 2008, Isle of Man-based EuroManx ceased operations. Here is its story.
Today, in 1966, the first scheduled jet services began at Washington’s National Airport.
A global review of commercial flight
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