World’s First Jet Plane Takes Off in Nazi Germany: July 18 in Aviation History
The world's first jet plane makes its first flight, John Glenn is born, the first female 747 captain takes off, and more.
World’s Biggest Trade-In? Boeing Buys Five Airbuses to Seal China Eastern 777 Deal
Boeing has agreed to buy five Airbus A340 jets from China Eastern Airlines as part of a deal that will send 20 new Boeing 777s to China.
Regional Jets, The Cure or the Disease?
The emergence of regional jets in the 1990s was a major game-changer among the business models of legacy carriers that are still evolving today. Are they saving an otherwise hurting industry, or more of a hindrance?
TransAsia Airways Takes Delivery Of First Airbus A330-300
Taiwan's TransAsia Airways has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-300.
ANA, Boeing Set Date for First 787 Dreamliner Delivery
Boeing and ANA will celebrate delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner on Sept. 26 in Everett, Wash., after contractual delivery occurs on Sept. 25. Events throughout the day on Sept. 26 will commemorate delivery of this game chang...