Spy Photo: WestJet’s First Logo Jet Spotted at Boeing Field
Calgary-based Westjet is set to receive its first logo jet, a Boeing 737-800 wearing the titles “la garantie qui tient,” the French version of the airline's "Care-antee" marketing campaign.
January 13th in Aviation History: Air Florida 90 Crashes and First Single Rotor Helicopter Flight
The Air Florida Flight 90 disaster takes 78 lives in Washington DC, and an Uzbekistan Yak-42 crashes in Tashkent. In happier news, Igor Sikorsky makes the first successful single-rotor helicopter flight, Shuttle Endeavour launc...
Royal Australian Air Force Aerobatic Plane Crash Injures Two
A Royal Australian Air Force plane crashed at the East Sale airbase in Victoria, Australia, injuring two pilots, officials said Wednesday.
China Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300ER
In a market already crowded with the 777-300, the key for China Airlines is its revolutionized interior, designed by highly acclaimed Taiwanese architect Ray Chen.
FAA To Close 149 Contracted Control Towers April 7th
The FAA announced Friday the first round of contracted air traffic control towers to be closed due to sequestration, starting April 7th. Among the towers being closed is Trenton Mercer, which is just outside of Philadelphia and...