Gallery: Alaska Airlines Paint The Plane Winners
Is Qantas Really the Safest Airline?
Qantas history is scarred by at least seven fatal incidents prior to 1951, and the carrier has been perfect ever since. Its record is an outstanding one.
Today in Aviation History: March 4th
American Airlines begins DC-4 cross country flights, the Hindenburg makes its first flight, Herbert Hoover becomes the first civilian to break the sound barrier, and more...
Boeing Scores Orders for 17 New 747-8 Intercontinental Jets
Boeing today announced that they had secured 17 more orders for the 747-8 Intercontinental, the latest version of the iconic jumbo Jet made by the Chicago-based company.
The Why, How and Where of Flight Diversions
While diversions do happen frequently, the decision to land a plane perhaps hundreds or thousands of miles from its destination is not taken lightly. A look at why planes divert and how pilots, dispatchers and managers choose w...
The Boeing 747-8’s Excellent 47-State Adventure: Final Call
A judge throws out Jesse Ventura's TSA lawsuit, rhinos do fly, a 787 Dreamliner trip report and more...