PFTP: American Airlines

1079-n10114-pmd-42575

Picture 31 of 57

PSA originally ordered two L-1011s, plus delivery positions on three more, for use on its California routes and possible charter work. The second example, N10114, is seen parked on April 25, 1975, after the airline discontinued TriStar service March 31.

Delta, Air France KLM and Alitalia Slash Service Citing High Fuel Costs

Delta Air Lines, Air France KLM, and Alitalia have announced a year-over-year 7 to 9 percent reduction in trans-Atlantic passenger capacity this fall as the airlines respond to a significant increase in jet fuel prices and fluc...

The Unintended Consequences of the “1500 Hour Rule”

The FAA recently raised minimum flight hour requirements for commercial pilots to 1,500 hours. Brad Tate explores whether this stricter hiring requirement truly benefits flight safety.

Competitors, Airlines Flock To Twitter, Congratulate Airbus On A350 Flight

All the cool companies are on Twitter, that is a fact. Occasionally, these companies decide to have a bit of a chat between each other on Twitter, and the conclusion of the first Airbus A350 was one of those moments. As the cel...

Final Call: iPhone Explodes on Australian Plane, US Airways Denies Refund to Cancer Patient

US Airways refuses to give cancer patient a refund, an iPhone 4 exploded on a plane landing in Sydney, more delays for the GE-powered 787 and more...

Airliners.net: Crash and Burn?

Once the foremost online aviation authority, a change of ownership has left many Airliners.net members up in arms over design changes and new policies.