Myanmar Spitfire Hunter Still Optimistic Despite Negative Reports
An archaeologist searching for dozens of Spitfires said to be buried in Myanmar is playing down doubts about the existence of the trove.
Arik Air Inaugurates Service to JFK November 29
Arik Air will begin flying A340-500s to JFK from Lagos, Nigeria three times a week beginning November 29th.
Algeria’s Tassili Airlines Receives First Boeing 737-800
Tassili Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing aircraft, a 737-800. The Algiers-based carrier has three more on order.
LaGuardia Airport Flights Diverted Due to Misplaced Construction Crane
A report has emerged that a large crane being used to build a new trash transfer station in College Point got a bit too close for comfort to LaGuardia Airport runway 31 arrivals earlier this month.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 26th
A big day for the Russians, as Aeroflot begins Il-86 flights, the Tu-144 begins operations, and the first Soviet flight exceeding the sound barrier.