10 Years Since Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: February 1st in Aviation History
Today marks the anniversaries of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, UAL's emergence from bankruptcy, Boeing's decision to discontinue the 727 and more...
Brazil’s TAM Airlines Orders 25 Airbus Aircraft
TAM Airlines signed a firm order for 25 Airbus aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline's total Airbus order book to 176, Airbus said in a statement on Wednesday.
Henan Airlines Jet Skids Off Runway in Northeast China, 42 Killed
Forty-two people were killed and 49 injured when a passenger plane overshot the runway at an airport in northeast China on Tuesday evening, state media reported.
Air Australia Grounds All Flights, Stranding Thousands of Passengers
Air Australia, a small airline serving eight destinations with four planes, on Friday entered voluntary receivership and halted all service.
Why Can’t Airlines Just Add Extra Room?
I recently saw a comment that referenced a seat being too small. “If planes were just one foot wider, seats could be as wide as first class. Would that kill Boeing or Airbus?”