Archive for March, 2010
 

 

JetBlue and American Airlines Announce Strategic Connection Deal at JFK and Boston: Confirmed

JetBlue and American have announced a groundbreaking agreement connecting domestic and international flights at JFK and Boston.
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Southwest Carries Most Passengers During 2009 Industry Downturn

In the midst of a 5.3% industry-wide decline in passengers, Southwest Airlines retained its crown as the nation's biggest carrier in 2009. American finished second overall while carrying the most international passengers.
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Air France flight 447 wreckage

Early Bird Report: United Sees Pacific Recovery; Relatives of Air France 447 Victims Sue Airbus

United Airlines sees a recovery in their biggest international segment. Plus, Cape Air to codeshare with American, Air France 447 victims sue Airbus, Etihad launches AUH-NRT, and Delta is hiring agents.
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Today in Aviation History: March 30th

Eight high school girls die when Delta Air Lines Flight 9877 crashes into their hotel room in 1967. Also, Aloha Airlines announces the end of operations, Sudan Airways Flight 111 is hijacked, John Glenn bows out of Senate race,...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

Elinor Smith, Aviatrix of the Golden Age of Aviation, Gone West

Elinor Smith, the "Flying Flapper of Freeport", known for breaking many aviation records for either gender in the 1920s and 1930s, died on March 19th. Today, we celebrate her accomplishments and achievements by sharing with you...
by Julie Vessigault