FAA Approves Southwest Airlines Deal to Buy AirTran Airways
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it had accepted Southwest Airlines' transition plan to acquire AirTran Airways.
Photos: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Assembly Line
Here are some closeups from a rare cameras-allowed tour of Boeing's Everett, Wash. 787 factory, including the first 787 for United Airlines.
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.
American Airlines Launches First Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
After a water cannon salute at 7:30 AM, the new jet with its quiet engines spooled up and we rocketed out of Dallas-Ft. Worth on our way to Chicago.
Delta Announces Service Between New York and Reykjavik, Iceland
Delta Air Lines on Friday announced new nonstop service between New York and Reykjavik, Iceland, beginning June 1, 2011.