The Logbook: Northwest Overfly, Chapter 683
More attempts to place blame on ATC in the Northwest Minneapolis overfly incident. Ryanair is skipping out on a Boeing deal, the 787’s MTOW is increased, Pakistan receives the first Saab 2000 AEW and Swiss to start ZRH-SFO.
A FedEx 727 Retires To Life As College Laboratory
A FedEx Boeing 727-200F concluded its 33-year career last week and joined the faculty of California Baptist University.
UPDATE x2: Will They Stay or Will They Go? The Saga of Evergreen International Airlines
Multiple published reports have indicated that Evergreen International Airlines will be shutting down its operations at the end of the month. At least publicly however, Evergreen states that the rumors of its demise have been ...
Today in Aviation History: February 25th
First flight of the Douglas DC-9, a Turkish Airlines 737 crashes in Amsterdam, all flights in North America become smoke-free, TWA begins domestic 747 service, Chuck Yeager flies his last USAF sortie, and more...
United Express Regional Jet Skids Off Runway in Ottawa
A United Express regional jet carrying more than 45 people skidded off a runway at Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in the Canadian capital of Ottawa late Sunday afternoon, airline and emergency officials said.