Photos: United 787 Dreamliner Delivery Flight
On This Day in Aviation History: July 29th
In 1930, the first transatlantic flight takes off from England. In 1967, the carrier USS Forrestal catches fire in the Gulf of Tonkin. In 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger launches with Coke and Pepsi on board.
Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Arizona
A medical helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Tucson, officials said, killing all three people aboard.
Four Die in Air Force C-17 Cargo Plane Crash at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska
Four airmen killed when US Air Force C-17 Globemaster crashes at Elmendorf Air Force base in Anchorage.
Brazil’s TAM Airlines Orders 25 Airbus Aircraft
TAM Airlines signed a firm order for 25 Airbus aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline's total Airbus order book to 176, Airbus said in a statement on Wednesday.
Boeing Reports 21% Profit Decline in Second Quarter
Boeing Co. on Wednesday announced that its second-quarter profit fell 21% from a year ago after fewer commercial aircraft deliveries.