On This Day in Aviation History: September 27th
1956 – USAF Captain Milburn G. Apt becomes the first man to exceed Mach 3 while flying the Bell X-2. Shortly thereafter, the craft goes out of control and Captain Apt is killed. From a dive at high altitude, the aircraft ...
Delta’s Big Week: More Premium Economy and New Flights Out of New York
In addition to their huge deal to acquire AirTran’s 717 fleet, Delta announced two changes this week that should go a long way to improving its customer experience. Premium Economy on More Planes Wednesday brought the ne...
Japan Air Lines Sells Over Two-Thirds of 747 Fleet to American Leasing Firm
U.S.-based AerSale on Thursday announced the purchase of a fleet of 19 Boeing 747-400s from Japan Air Lines. The fleet of passenger planes is powered by CF6-80C2B1F engines.
Help Wanted: Ryanair Needs A New Masochistic Spokesperson
Attention public relations professionals: Do you have access to a reliable supply of Xanax? Then Ryanair has a job for you.
Alaska 261 Plunges into Pacific Ocean: January 31st in Aviation History
Pan Am receives the first Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Ham the Chimp visits space, an Alaska Airlines MD-80 crashes off the coast of California, and more...