Today in Aviation History: November 18th
Boeing's first monoplane makes its first flight, the X-15 sets a Mach 6 speed record, the Battle of Berlin begins, and more...
FAA to Downgrade Mexico’s Aviation Safety Ranking, Banning Mexican Airlines from Codesharing and Service Expansion in US
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration is set to put major restrictions on Mexican airlines serving the United States after re-assessing Mexico's aviation safety standards.
Video: Passenger Captures Engine Cover Shattering During Takeoff
TAM Airlines Flight 3317 was departing for Sao Paulo when the cowling doors gave way on its left-hand CFM56 engine. At least one of the doors proceeded to fly into the side of the fuselage.
AeroSur New York-Havana Service to Resume, Receive 767 Upgrade
According to government filings, Bolivia's AeroSur will resume their 1x weekly New York (JFK)-Havana (HAV) scheduled charter service on August 2nd.
Turkish Fighter Jets Bomb Kurdish Bases in Iraq
Four Turkish fighter jets bombed suspected Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq on Wednesday evening after an earlier ambush killed at least seven Turkish soldiers, officials said.