Lufthansa Flies First Ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Service From Frankfurt to Washington
Three-hundred and sixty-two passengers, media and VIP guests received the ride of a lifetime Friday as Lufthansa and Boeing celebrated the first scheduled 747-8 Intercontinental flight in Washington DC.
Boeing, Air China Announce Order For Four Boeing 777-300ERs
Boeing and Air China on Monday announced an order for four 777-300ERs for $1.1 billion at current list prices.
Newark Airport Control Tower Evacuated Due to Fire Alarm
Flights were halted Friday evening when a fire forced the evacuation of Newark Liberty Airport's control tower.
Tiny Airports Take Off With Stimulus
The Federal Aviation Administration has now allocated all of its $1.1 billion in stimulus money for airport improvements. But the complex set of rules laid out in the recovery act has led to some counterintuitive results: The b...
Russia Tests Advanced New Air-to-Air Missile
The Russian Air Force on Tuesday tested a new advanced tactical air-to-air missile built specifically for the MiG-31 fighter.