Swiss Plane Completes First Solar-Powered Overnight Flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, a Swiss solar-powered plane, completed the first non-stop flight on solar energy after flying 26 hours and 9 minutes. It was the longest flight at the highest altitude in aviation history, Solar Impuls...
Plane Carrying Michelle Obama in Close Call with Cargo Jet at Andrews Air Force Base
A US Air Force jet carrying First Lady Michelle Obama was forced to abort its landing at Andrews Air Force Base when it came too close to a military cargo aircraft, according to a Washington Post report.
Final Call: Smooth Flying for ANA’s First Dreamliners, American Under Fire Over Exec Townhouse in London
JetBlue chooses Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines for the A320neo, the F-35 program is a bigger mess than previously thought while the 787 flies reliably for ANA, and more...
FAA Approves Southwest Airlines Deal to Buy AirTran Airways
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it had accepted Southwest Airlines' transition plan to acquire AirTran Airways.
JetBlue Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing at Westchester Airport [with ATC Audio]
A JetBlue flight hit birds while taking off from Westchester County Airport Tuesday evening, immediately returning to the airport for an emergency landing. No one was injured.