Lion Air Commits to Buying Boeing 787 Dreamliners for New Full-Service Airline Batik Air [UPDATED]
Indonesia's Lion Air has committed to buying an undisclosed number of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the airframer announced on Friday. The new planes will be used by Batik Air, a new full-service carrier to be launched by Lion in 2013.
Interjet Firms Up Order for Five SuperJet SSJ100 Aircraft
Mexican low-cost airline Interjet has become the first western carrier to place a firm order for the Russian-built SuperJet SSJ100 airliner.
US Airways Formally Proposes American Airlines Merger: Report
US Airways in November submitted a formal proposal to merge with American Airlines, WSJ reported Friday.
Is The F-35 Really Worth $1.5 Trillion?
The F-35 has been plagued by problems that have run up its price tag. Is this advanced fighter worth all that money?
Final Call: India in Talks to Build Regional Jet, Man Builds Pan Am 747 in Garage
A true aviation geek has converted his garage into a replica Pan Am 747 cabin, India wants to build its own regional jet, two TSA agents bust up a Miami hotel room, and more...