October 17th in Aviation History
British Airways and Air France win their suit to allow Concorde to serve New York and the first US Navy aircraft carrier takeoff.
Lion Air 737 Lands Short Of Runway In Bali, Splashes Into Sea
A Lion Air 737 falls short of the runway, impacting water and splitting into two.
Vietnam Airlines Passenger Inflates Emergency Slide While Attempting to Open Plane Window
A Vietnam Airlines flight was delayed for more than two hours over the weekend when a passenger accidentally opened one of the emergency exits when trying to open a window.
Boeing Forecasts Air Cargo Traffic to Triple in Next Two Decades
World air cargo traffic will expand at a 5.9 percent annual rate over the next two decades, with worldwide air freight traffic expected to triple through 2029, Boeing projected on Tuesday.
Frankfurt Airport Expands Cargo Hub
Frankfurt Airport on Monday announced that it will be offering an additional 66 acres of development land at its cargo hub.