The Evolution of Engine Starting: From Hand-Propping to Button Pushing
For many of us, our first understanding on how to start an airplane was when Bugs Bunny started the engines of the “World’s Largest Airplane” in Hare Lift (FF to 2:04). With a simple push of a button, all of the radial en...
Baby Born on Emirates Flight Named ‘EK’ After Airline Code
A baby born on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Manila has been named "EK" in honor of the airline's two-letter IATA code.
United Announces Second 787 Dreamliner Route: Denver-Tokyo
United Airlines announced Tuesday that it will launch daily flights between Denver and Tokyo using its new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Cathay Pacific Orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 Widebody Jets
Cathay Pacific Airways on Tuesday agreed to buy 10 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the plane type's launch customer.
VIDEO: Helicopter Crashes in New Zealand While Installing Christmas Tree
Dramatic, up-close footage of a helicopter that crashed while helping set up a large Christmas tree in New Zealand.