American Airlines Unveils New 777-300
IATA Says More Passengers and Freight Flying in 2010
The IATA on Tuesday reported that international passenger traffic rose 10.5 percent year on year, while freight was up 14.8 percent.
North Korean Commerce Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
North Korean commerce minister Kim Bong-cheol was killed on Tuesday when his helicopter crashed on a small island in North Pyongan province, according to a news report on Thursday. Four others were also killed.
Boeing Forecasts $4 Trillion Airliner Market by 2030
In a conference call this morning, Boeing gave it’s current market outlook for this year and the future for commercial airplanes, forecasting growth in the market as a whole to the tune of around 5% a year.
Commercial Aviation Safer Than Ever in 2011
Passenger safety improved significantly last year as the numbers of accidents and fatalities reached the lowest in aviation history, the IATA said on Tuesday.
Building Time in the African Bush
New commercial pilots face the challenge of acquiring the necessary experience they need to advance their flying careers. Ryan Gaddis took the road less traveled, moving to Namibia to build his flight hours by flying the bush.