Thousands Of European Flights Canceled Through Friday Afternoon
Many European nations have extended airspace closures through Friday afternoon as forecasts show no signs of Iceland's volcanic ash abetting.
Video: Boeing Powers Up First GEnx-Engined 787
Boeing has completed the first power-up and engine testing of a General Electric GEnx powered 787 Dreamliner.
China’s First Aircraft Carrier Completes Maiden Sea Trial
China's first aircraft carrier, a repurposed Soviet ship, has successfully completed its maiden sea trial, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Chinese Airline Considers Installing Hannibal Lecter-Style “Standing Seats”
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines wants to remove all the seats from its jets. The low-cost carrier has 13 Airbus A320s, but the lengthy wait for new aircraft is making it difficult to keep up with surging demand. A seatless plane...
On This Day in Aviation History: December 18th
Happy birthday to Airbus! Also, the first ever international airplane flight, a FedEx MD-10 crashes in Memphis, and more...