U.S. Travel Agencies Sell 11 Percent More Flights in First Quarter of 2011
The consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies increased 10.68 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of the year compared to 2010, which represents a 32 percent increase over the same ...
China’s First Aircraft Carrier Completes Maiden Sea Trial
China's first aircraft carrier, a repurposed Soviet ship, has successfully completed its maiden sea trial, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Air Canada Exits The Monkey Business
Air Canada won government approval to end the practice of transporting research primates, which had come under fire from animal rights groups.
Coast Guard Choppers Intercept Small Plane Near US Capital
Two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters late Saturday morning intercepted a small plane after it entered restricted airspace near Washington, D.C., officials said.
Worst Person in the World: Air Cargo Handler Arrested for Stealing From Soldier-Bound Care Packages
A cargo handler wearing a stolen watch was arrested in New York on Wednesday, charged with stealing from care packages on their way to US troops overseas.