On This Day in Aviation History: April 25th
The North American F-86 Sabre becomes the first jet-powered aircraft to break the sound barrier, the US Navy's first all-metal plane makes its maiden flight, a new sailplane distance record is set, and more...
American Airlines Baggage Handlers Took Apart Planes to Hide Drugs
A former American Airlines baggage handler was sentenced to three life sentences for running a drug smuggling ring out of JFK.
Atlanta Airport Employees Throw Eggs At New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints got a messy welcome to Atlanta for their game against the Falcons this weekend.
Delta and US Airways Abandon Plan to Exchange Slots at LaGuardia and Reagan National Airports
In a letter to the Department of Transportation today, Delta Air Lines and US Airways said they are dropping a plan to swap slots at LaGuardia Airport in New York and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
Second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Completes First Test Flight
The second Boeing 747-8I took to the skies on Tuesday for its first test flight. This will be the first 747-8I to be delivered to Lufthansa by the end of this year.