Iconic U.S. airline that defined mid-20th-century international travel
A rarely seen Gwen John portrait will go on display in Edinburgh this summer before a global tour in celebration of her 150th birthday. Young Woman with a Coral Necklace from 1900s will feature at Modern Two and join more than 200 works, with lenders and partners spanning Cardiff, Yale and Washington.
David Hockney has died at 88, ending a seven-decade career that reshaped portraiture, landscape and pop art. Born in Bradford, he moved to London and then Los Angeles, where his pool paintings defined a generation. He continued creating across formats, including iPad drawings, until late in life.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released findings describing evidence that a sightseeing helicopter struck birds before crashing into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, killing six. The FAA notes helicopters are particularly vulnerable to bird strikes at low altitudes. Investigations have prompted safety reviews and potential new restrictions on nonessential flights.
The Pan Am DC-4, Clipper Endeavor, is located in the Atlantic by Expedition Unknown and Air/Sea Heritage Foundation using a sonar drone. The crash in 1952 led to preflight safety briefings and flotation equipment rules; the discovery may renew focus on aviation safety and memorialize victims.