Alitalia Joins Air France-KLM and Delta in Transatlantic Venture
Alitalia on Monday joined the Air France-KLM Group and Delta Air Lines as a member of the airline industry's transatlantic joint venture, the airline said in a statement.
Thai Airways to Lease Eight New Boeing 777-300ER Jets Ordered by BOC Aviation
The Boeing Company on Tuesday announced an order for eight 777-300ERs from leasing company BOC Aviation, which will in turn lease the aircraft to Thai Airways.
Southwest Airlines Announces Entry into the Hawaiian Market
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly announced on Wednesday evening, the airline’s intention to apply for ETOPS certification of their Boeing 737-800 for service to Hawaii. Kelly said “A day long-awaited by our customers, ...
Emirates Continues Its Foray Into North America
Emirates' focus on acquiring large capacity aircraft follows a non-traditional path that is admired by many, and a cause for concern for others.
February 28th in Aviation History: Global Hawk Makes Its First Flight and SeaTac Tower is Damaged by an Earthquake
The air traffic control tower at SeaTac Airport is damaged by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake, the RQ-4 Global Hawk makes its first test flight, Operation Desert Storm comes to an end, and more...