Lion Air Becomes Second Boeing 737 MAX Customer in Record 380 Plane Deal
In the presence of U.S. President Barack Obama, Indonesia's Lion Air and Boeing on Friday signed the largest aircraft order commitment in the history of commercial aviation, both in the number of planes and its financial terms.
Boeing Delivers First 747-8 Intercontinental to Lufthansa
Lufthansa on Wednesday became the first airline to take the delivery of Boeing's new 747-8 Intercontinental, a critical milestone for the largest passenger plane ever built by the airframer.
On This Day in Aviation History: May 7th
The Soviet Union proves that they shot down a U-2 spy plane after an American attempt to cover it up, Pacific Air Flight 773 crashes after a man shoots both pilots, Varig is founded, the Lockheed L-1011-500 enters service and m...
Alaska Airlines Announces New Flights into Delta’s Hub
Alaska Airlines Group has announced an expansion of their service from Delta Air Lines' western hub to four west coast destinations.
Airline Fee Revenue Up 66 Percent Since 2009
Despite constant complaints by air travelers, revenue from airline fees and other charges has increased 66 percent in the past two years.