Today in Aviation History: November 19th
China launches their first spacecraft, TAP Flight 425 crashes, Apollo 12 lands on the Moon, construction of Ronald Reagan Airport begins, and more.
Malev Grounds All Flights, Ending 66 Years as Hungary’s Flag Carrier
Malev, the government-owned national airline of Hungary, ended operations Friday morning, the culmination of weeks teetering on the edge of insolvency.
Saudi Arabian Airlines Adds 8 More Boeing 777-300ER Orders While Picking Up First 2 From Seattle
Saudi Arabian Airlines picked up their first two Boeing 777-300ERs on Monday, only to order eight more of the widebody jets before leaving Seattle.
Why Spirit’s New $100 Carry On Fee Isn’t As Crazy As It Sounds
Spirit's last minute carry on fee has spiked to $100 each way, but, believe it or not, for a good reason.
Afghanistan to Open Third International Airport in Early 2012
Mazar-e Sharif International Airport, located near the capital of Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan, will be the country's third international airport when completed in 2012.