Despite strong opposition, the FAA will require operators of popular narrow-body Airbus aircraft to modify the elevator control systems to prevent potentially serious vibration problems. The ...
On Friday, 13 May 1949, Roland Beamont took VN799 into the air from Warton with little ceremony, proving Britain’s first jet ...
The 30,000 pound Gloster Javelin prototype was constantly observed by spectators, but its early flights were marred by severe technical problems. During a high-speed trial, the aircraft suffered a ...