On This Day in Aviation History: October 13th
Uruguayan Flight 571 crashes into the Andes, where 16 people survive 72 days before being rescued, inspiring the movie "Alive". Also, Lufthansa Flight 181 is hijacked, a Bolivian 707 crashes in Santa Cruz, and an Il-62 crashes ...
Southwest Unveils Florida One, Their Newest Specialty Plane
Southwest Airlines introduced its latest state jet on Friday, dubbed "Florida One – a High-Flying Salute to the Sunshine State."
American Eagle to Launch Joplin, Missouri Service
American Eagle on Monday announced that it will soon provide a new daily nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and Joplin, Missouri.
Emirates Places Record-Breaking Order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs Plus 20 Options
Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has ordered 50 Boeing 777s in a deal valued at some $18 billion at list prices, the companies announced on Sunday, the opening day of the 2011 Dubai Airshow.
Sudanese Military Helicopter Crashes in Darfur, Killing 7
A Sudanese military helicopter crashed in the troubled Darfur region late Monday, killing at least 7 service members and injuring 2 others.