Photos: Japan Airlines Flies Home With First Two Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Japan Airlines flew home from the Boeing factory in Everett, Wash. on Monday with not one, but two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of 45 copies ordered by the Tokyo-based airline.
A Story of Comforting a Fearful Flier
First Officer Brian tells a story of a sports celebrity seeking some pre-flight comfort due to his fear of taking to the skies. What'd Brian tell him?
Iran Air to Raise $1.2 Billion Over Coming Weeks Through Privatization
More than half of Iran Air will be sold to private investors by March 19th, the government-owned airline's managing director, Farhad Parvaresh, said on Friday.
April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record
An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
Fugitive Libyan Intelligence Chief Arrested for War Crimes at Airport in Mauritania
The intelligence chief of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was arrested at an airport in Mauritania on late Friday evening. He is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity during last year's uprising.