The Most Common Aircraft Structure Materials
Care is taken to choose the right structural materials during the design, repair, and maintenance of aircraft and their components.
1/30/1988: ‘Friendship One’ Sets Round-the-world Record
On this day in 1988, United Airlines (UA) 'Friendship One,' a Boeing 747SP, set a new round-the-world record, circling the globe in 36 hours, 54 minutes, and 15 seconds.
Top Companies Building New Supersonic Aircraft
Boom supersonic, Lockheed Martin and Hermeus are working toward achieving supersonic flight.
1/15/2002: Maiden Flight of the Airbus A318
On this day in 2002, the smallest member of the Airbus A320 family, the A318 took to the skies for the first time.
1/13/1974: First Commercial Flight at Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) has grown to become one of the world's biggest and busiest airports.
Style in the Aisles: British Airways Uniform Through the Years
British Airways' anticipated new uniform tailored by Ozwald Boateng is not the first time a new look for its staff has divided opinion.
12/18/1970: Airbus Industrie Becomes GIE
Airbus was officially created on this day in 1970. Today, the European manufacturer remains the largest plane maker in the world in terms of aircraft delivered.
Founder Interview: Hermeus’ Hypersonic Airliners
Imagine a flight from New York to London in 90 minutes. That's the promise of Hermeus' hypersonic aircraft.
Airways Profile Ep. 13: E175/190 Pilot Fiona Morrison
Welcome back to our newest episode of the Airways Profile, where we interview E175/190 pilot and instructor Fiona Morrison.
Becoming a Commercial Aviation Historian
Airways speaks with Shea Oakley about his career as a commercial aviation historian and the importance of the field.