Militants Fire Rockets at Basra Airport in Iraq
Several militants on Wednesday morning fired a series of rockets at Iraqi and American forces who are stationed at Basrah International Airport in southeastern Iraq, the U.S. military said on Thursday.
Delta Regional Carrier Fined $425K for Not Inspecting Planes After Lightning Strikes
The FAA announced Thursday that it had proposed a $425,000 civil penalty against Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines for not conducting mandatory inspections of two Bombardier CRJ jets after they were struck by...
FAA to Boost Aviation Infrastructure…in Mongolia
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday announced that it has agreed to a commerce and aeronautics cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia.
Indonesia Calls for More Airports to Reduce Jakarta Crowding
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry on Thursday called for the country to develop multi-airport systems to reduce density at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
On This Day in Aviation History: June 17th
Alaska Airlines launches USSR service, a United DC-6 crashes in Pennsylvania, Pan Am begins round-the-world flights, Amelia Earhardt takes off on the world's first transatlantic flight by a woman, and more...