September 29th in Aviation History
The US Navy disbands the Jolly Rogers Squadron (VF-84) in 1995...watch a clip of their F-14s going up against WW2 Japanese Zeros! Also, the Lockheed Martin F-22 makes its first flight, NASA launches STS-26, the first Space Shut...
American Airlines to Update Fleet with 250 New Planes: Report
American Airlines is in negotiations with Boeing and Airbus to purchase at least 250 new narrowbody jets, according to a Wall Street Journal Report.
Plane Crash in Russia’s Far East Injures 15
An IrAero passenger plane crashed near an airport in Russia's Far East on Monday morning, officials said, injuring 15 people but causing no fatalities.
FAA to Close 137 Control Towers Due to Sequestration
Sequestration To Shut Down 137 Control Towers on April 7th.
Grounded Mandala Airlines to Resume Service Following Investment from Tiger Airways
Singapore budget airline Tiger Airways has bought a 33 percent stake in grounded Indonesian carrier Mandala Airlines, the companies announced on Monday.