Boeing Forecasts Steady Market Growth for Airliners in Africa
Boeing forecasts that air carriers in Africa will experience steady growth over the next 20 years as air travel in Africa continues to grow with the economy, the company said.
On This Day in Aviation History: January 31st
“Ham the Chimp” heads into sub-orbit in 1961, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashes in 2000, the near-collision of two widebody JAL jets in 2001, the launch of Apollo 14 and more...
Pentagon Report Confirms Afghanistan Helicopter Crash That Killed 38 Was Caused by Grenade
A helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan which killed nearly 40 Afghan and U.S. service members in August was caused by an insurgent-fired rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), according to a U.S. report.
The New Geography of Hubs
US airlines have cut costs, slashed workforces and, largely, evolved to fee-based revenue models. But one of the biggest, and sometimes overlooked, changes was the consolidation and retrenchment of hub airports since 2000. Whil...
Spirit Becomes First Airline to Charge for Carry-On Baggage
Spirit Airlines takes a bold move in baggage fees by being the first to charge for carry-ons...up to $45 to stuff your junk in the overhead.