Bayswater Point State Park, Popular Kennedy Airport Planespotting Location, to Close April 1st
A state park popular with planespotters for its prime views of JFK International Airport is slated to become a victim of massive budget cuts when the state's new fiscal year begins April 1st.
September 29th in Aviation History
The US Navy disbands the Jolly Rogers Squadron (VF-84) in 1995...watch a clip of their F-14s going up against WW2 Japanese Zeros! Also, the Lockheed Martin F-22 makes its first flight, NASA launches STS-26, the first Space Shut...
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.
Taliban Commander Arrested for Shooting Down US Chopper
Coalition forces arrested a Taliban commander who allegedly coordinated an attack against a US helicopter, killing two American soldiers.
Royal Jordanian to End or Reduce At Least 12 Routes, Citing Middle East Unrest and Fuel Costs
Royal Jordanian will end service to five cities and reduce the number of flights to seven other destinations, the airline announced on Tuesday, citing rising fuel costs and reduced tourism to the Middle East.