2012 Alaska Airlines Copper River Cook-Off
Photo: Say Hello to Japan’s Newest KC-767J Tanker
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has taken delivery of its fourth KC-767 tanker from Boeing.
Swissair Liquidates, Hijacker Crashes Xiamen Airlines Plane: October 2 in Aviation History
Swissair grounds its fleet, a Xiamen Airlines flight is hijacked in China, President Reagan re-starts the B-1B bomber program, and more...
NYC Airports Set to Receive $16 Million in Federal Funds
Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer announced that the US Department of Transportation has allocated over $16 million for upgrades at Kennedy and LaGuardia airports.
Comair Jet Crashes Off of Wrong Runway: August 27th in Aviation History
Today in 1910, air-to-ground radio transmission is born; 1913, the first loop-the-loop maneuver is performed; in 1939, the jet age begins with the first flight of the Heinkel 178; 2006, Comair 5191 crashes in Lexington, Kentucky.
Turkish Airlines Orders 20 Boeing 737s
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized a deal for 20 next-gen 737 aircraft fitted with Boeing's new Sky Interiors.