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How A TWA Boeing 727 Landed After Being Bombed In 1986
The pilot had to act quickly following the shock.
The Story Of TWA’s Boeing 747SPs
Trans World Airlines operated three Boeing 747SPs between 1980 and 1986 - where are they now?
This Week In Aviation History: The Douglas DC-2 Makes Its First Flight
The twin-engine aircraft achieved 19 American speed and distance records within the first six months of service
Gateway To The Big Apple: A Brief History Of New York JFK Airport's Early Years
New York’s busiest airport heralded the dawn of the jet age.
Transatlantic Regular: The Story Of The Lockheed L-749 Constellation
The Lockheed L-749 Constellation became a transatlantic workhorse for many airlines.
Collision Over Ohio: The Story Of TWA Flight 553
It has now been 56 years since the accident occurred.
Missing For Three Months: The Crash Of TWA Flight 8
The plane was missing for three months before the wreckage was discovered in Yosemite National Park.
The Prototype That Started It All: The Story Of The Douglas DC-1
The DC-1 served as a blueprint for the later DC-2 and DC-3 models.
What Were TWA's Most Important Aircraft Types?
The carrier flew more than 1,000 aircraft during its 71-year history.
Why Did TWA File For Bankruptcy In 1992?
Less than a decade later, one of the most iconic US airline brands of the 20th century would meet its end.
Throwback: Detroit’s Former Status As An Airship Hub
How Detroit auto industry titans and aviation pioneers put the city on the map.
The House Whose Design Features Wings From A Decommissioned Boeing 747
From design to completion, let’s take a closer look at the famous 747 Wing House.
68 Years On: The 1955 Cincinnati Mid-Air Collision
The TWA Martin 2-0-2 collided mid-air with a DC-3 that was not known to be flying in the same area.
How Did Lockheed's L-1049 'Super Constellation' Differ From Its Standard Constellation Airliners?
The Super Constellation was the world's first pressurized airliner.
The Story Of TWA's Relationship With The Boeing 767
TWA was the first airline to fly a Boeing 767 across the Atlantic.
The Story Of The 1965 Carmel Mid-Air Collision
Incredibly, one of the aircraft involved made a safe landing with no injuries.