Today In 1961: Space Travel Began As Alan Shepard Became First In Space

On May 5, 1961, I was 7 years old when Alan Shepard etched his name into the annals of history by becoming the first American to journey into space. This pivotal moment occurred just twenty-three days after the Soviet Union’s Read More …

Boeing’s Five 777-9 Jets Soar To Certification

The 777-9 team achieved a first for the fleet last week – testing with all five flight test airplanes – as the program works toward first delivery next year.  A team effort: “It requires a tremendous amount of effort from many Read More …