Indictments Today in 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK
On Thursday, the FBI arrested five suspects believed to have taken part in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK, made famous in the film "Goodfellas".
RwandAir Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 737-800
RwandAir, the national airline of the country of Rwanda, on Thursday took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800.The delivery sets two milestones both for the central African carrier and the continent as a whole. It is the first ...
A Rare Look Inside JFK Airport’s Control Tower
High above Terminal Four at Kennedy Airport looms one of the world's tallest control towers and a bustling nerve center that very few people ever get to see. Aspiring air traffic controller Luke Wasiak takes an unforgettable tour.
Spirit Airlines Purchases Ailing Air Jamaica
Florida-based Low Cost Carrier possibly renaming Jamaican national airline to "Spirit of Jamaica" after purchase...
On This Day in Aviation History: December 26th
A big day for the Russians, as Aeroflot begins Il-86 flights, the Tu-144 begins operations, and the first Soviet flight exceeding the sound barrier.