Today in Aviation History: March 20th
The passenger version of Boeing's latest 747 takes flight, the botched takeoff of an Emirates A340 nearly ends in disaster, US and its allies invade Iraq, Amelia Earhart's first attempt to circle the globe ends with a blown tir...
Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Visit China, Ethiopia, Kenya and Qatar on Six Month World Tour
Boeing will send its new 787 Dreamliner to at least four countries on two continents during a six month world tour, the company announced this week.
European Carriers Cancel Over 500 Flights Due to Volcanic Ash Plume
Numerous airlines on Tuesday morning were forced to cancel hundreds of flights to and from Scotland and several other regions as the latest volcanic ash crisis continued to intensify.
FAA to Downgrade Mexico’s Aviation Safety Ranking, Banning Mexican Airlines from Codesharing and Service Expansion in US
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration is set to put major restrictions on Mexican airlines serving the United States after re-assessing Mexico's aviation safety standards.
Photos: Virgin America and Hugh Jackman Unveil Real Steel Movie Plane
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman was on-hand at Los Angeles International Airport Friday morning to unveil a newly painted Virgin America Airbus A320 decorated and renamed in honor of the new Dreamworks Pictures film, Real Steel.