Why We Are Safe in the Storm
Winter weather poses a challenge to the airlines and pilots operating aircraft. Yet the airline industry maintains an excellent safety record despite the potentially hazardous conditions.
Ukraine’s AeroSvit Receives First Boeing 737-800
AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines this past week celebrated delivery of their first of seven Boeing 737-800's scheduled for delivery over the coming years.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 29th
The crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401 in the Florida Everglades in 1972, as well as the crashes of a Tarom AN-24 in 1974 and Turkish Airlines Flight 278 in 1994. In 1921, two men fly a plane over NY for over 26 hours.
American Airlines and Japan Airlines to Launch Joint Venture on April 1st
American Airlines and Japan Airlines will begin their previously announced trans-Pacific revenue sharing venture on April 1st, the companies announced in Tokyo Tuesday morning.
Gulf Air Jet Skids Off Wet Runway in India
Several people were injured on early Monday morning when an Airbus A320 belonging to Gulf Air skidded off the runway at an airport in southwest India, the airline said. Heavy rainfall is believed to have caused the incident.