September 16th in Aviation History
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight 629 crashes in Phuket in 2007 and the MIG-31 makes its maiden flight.
Brazil’s TAM Airlines to Merge with Chile’s LAN Airlines: Reports
A Brazilian business magazine reported Friday afternoon that Sao Paulo-based TAM Airlines has reached a merger agreement with LAN Airlines of Chile.
NORAD Scrambles F-16s Over Washington, D.C. After Commuter Jet Loses Contact with Air Traffic Control
Two fighter jets responded to Washington, D.C. on late Friday morning when a small passenger plane failed to make contact with air traffic control.
The Future of In-Flight Amenities On Display at APEX Expo 2012
The Airline Passenger Experience Expo featured everything an airline might need in their aircraft, from LED lighting to satellite internet.
Flight 447 Fallout: Air France Accuses Airbus of Ignoring Speed Sensor Warnings
Air France has accused Airbus of ignoring warnings over faulty speed sensors that may have contributed to the 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447.