On This Day in Aviation History: September 27th
1956 – USAF Captain Milburn G. Apt becomes the first man to exceed Mach 3 while flying the Bell X-2. Shortly thereafter, the craft goes out of control and Captain Apt is killed. From a dive at high altitude, the aircraft ...
Lufthansa Flies First Ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Service From Frankfurt to Washington
Three-hundred and sixty-two passengers, media and VIP guests received the ride of a lifetime Friday as Lufthansa and Boeing celebrated the first scheduled 747-8 Intercontinental flight in Washington DC.
Air Berlin Shrinks Boeing 787 Order, Defers 737s
Air Berlin says they will be cutting down their Boeing 787 orders from 25 down to 15, and their purchase options from 10 to 5 in an adjustment to travel demands.
Pet Airways to Begin New York-Fort Lauderdale Service on December 4th
Pet Airways, the world’s first airline only for pets, will be adding Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) as their fifth destination from Farmingdale Republic (FRG) in Long Island, NY on December 4th.
Indonesian Low-Cost Carrier Mandala Airlines Ceases Operations
Indonesia's low-cost Mandala Airlines has announced that it will cease operations Thursday to initiate "business restructuring."