#TWA
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.
The Role Of The Center Wing Tank's Fuel Metering System In The Crash Of TWA Flight 800
A possible short circuit in the fuel metering system ignited the fuel-air mixture in the center wing fuel tank.
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.
The Lesser-Known 1964 Crash Involving TWA Flight 800
The disaster occurred 58 years ago today.
.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=360&h=240&dpr=1.5)
28 Years Ago Today: TWA Flight 427's Takeoff Collision
How quick reactions from TWA pilots avoided what could have been a significant accident.
The Martin 4-0-4: America's Forgotten Postwar Airliner
Improving on the design of its predecessor, Martin 2-0-2, the Martin 4-0-4 was built with improved wings, pressurized ca...
48 Years Ago Today TWA Flight 841 Was Bombed Over The Ionian Sea
The story of how a Palestinain terrorist group brought down an American airliner.
TWA Flight 529: Formerly The US's Deadliest Single-Aircraft Accident
How a missing bolt caused the crash of TWA flight 529.
The History Of St Louis-Based Carrier Ozark Air Lines
In this guide, we cover the history of Ozark Air Lines, which merged with TWA in 1986.
Reconstructed Boeing 747: The Crash Of TWA Flight 800
The crash of TWA 800 involved a Boeing 747-100 mid-air explosion, eventually determined to be due to a fuel explosion.