On This Day in Aviation History: May 15th
Final launch of the Mercury program, the world's first flight attendant is hired, Britain makes its first bombing runs over Germany, Mickey Mouse debuts in Plane Crazy, and more...
Delta Jets Trade Paint in Atlanta Wing Clip Incident
The wing of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 clipped the tail of a Delta 737 at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport Thursday night. No one was injured.
Air India Reinstates 15 Pilots Disciplined During ‘Illegal’ Strike
The state-owned Air India on Thursday reinstated the 15 pilots who were sacked or suspended for participating in the recently ended "illegal" strike.
Indonesian President Demands Answers for Merpati Plane Crash
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday demanded answers from his cabinet regarding the Merpati airplane crash that killed 27 people.
Boeing Wins U.S. Army Contract to Upgrade Chinook Helicopters
The Boeing Company on Thursday announced that the U.S. Army awarded it a $23.7 million contract for modifications of many Chinook helicopters.