Today in Aviation History: February 5th
The world's first airline launches passenger service, US starts inspecting baggage, a B-47 loses a nuke, TWA starts transatlantic flights, two transcontinental flying speed records are set and more...
AeroGal to End New York-Ecuador Flights
AeroGal will discontinue its flights linking Ecuador to New York City and layoff 120 employees, according to a company statement.
Southwest Reaches Tentative Agreement with Pilots on 737-800 Fleet Addition
Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement with Southwest Airlines on the addition of the 737-800 to the carrier's fleet.
August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
Final Call: Cat in the Cockpit Grounds Air Canada Flight, Alaska Airlines Loses its Religion
A cat wedges himself into the wiring of an A319, Alaska stops handing out prayer cards, Boeing's 737 MAX may be pricier to develop than the A320neo, and more...