Developing: Smisek Out Amidst United Airlines Management Shakeup
After the close of the markets on Tuesday, United Airlines announced a major shakeup in its executive ranks. The airline's CEO Jeff Smisek is out, along with a pair of vice presidents.
Two Executives Shot Dead at Czech Turbolet Plane Factory
A gunman took several hostages at the Let Aircraft Industries factory in the southeastern Czech Republic on Thursday afternoon, killing two members of the Board of Directors, officials said. He then turned the gun on himself.
Airline With Abysmal Safety Record Crashes Another Plane in Papua New Guinea, 28 Killed
An Airlines PNG plane crashed into dense forest and burst into flames near the northeastern coast of Papua New Guinea Friday evening, reportedly killing 28 people.
Qantas A380 Safely Lands After Engine Explosion Near Singapore
Reports that a Qantas Airbus A380 superjumbo jet had crashed in Indonesia were quickly put to rest Wednesday night when the plane made a safe emergency landing in Singapore.
US Navy Helicopter Crashes in Oman
A US Navy helicopter crashed in Oman on Thursday. The condition of its five crewmembers was not immediately known.