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August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
Austrian Airlines to Launch Baghdad Flights in June
Following a 21-year hiatus, Austrian Airlines will restart service between Vienna and Baghdad on June 8th, the carrier announced this week.
Delta to Add 747-400 to Two JFK Routes, Begin Flights to Copenhagen
Delta will upgrade to the 747-400 on flights from JFK to Narita and Tel Aviv on June 1 and June 3, 2010, respectively. They will also begin flights to Copenhagen on May 28, 2010.
Flying Through Clouds on the Ground: The Science of Fog
Meteorology Columnist Adam Daum gives us a clear understanding of fog: what the different types are, what causes it, and how it affects aviation.
Boeing to Pay $4 Million Fine for Inflating Price of B-1 Bomber System
The Boeing Company has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a civil lawsuit alleging that the company unlawfully inflated the price it charged the U.S. Air Force to manufacture a system for the B-1 bomber.