September 29th in Aviation History
The US Navy disbands the Jolly Rogers Squadron (VF-84) in 1995...watch a clip of their F-14s going up against WW2 Japanese Zeros! Also, the Lockheed Martin F-22 makes its first flight, NASA launches STS-26, the first Space Shut...
Airbus Fears A350 Delays Following Boeing Battery Issues
European aircraft maker Airbus is wary that problems which have grounded rival Boeing's 787 could also delay the launch of the A350.
FAA to Downgrade Mexico’s Aviation Safety Ranking, Banning Mexican Airlines from Codesharing and Service Expansion in US
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration is set to put major restrictions on Mexican airlines serving the United States after re-assessing Mexico's aviation safety standards.
Photos: Inside The Asiana 214 Wreckage and Cleanup
NYCAviation has obtained photos from the Asiana Boeing 777-200 crash site.
Air Berlin Shrinks Boeing 787 Order, Defers 737s
Air Berlin says they will be cutting down their Boeing 787 orders from 25 down to 15, and their purchase options from 10 to 5 in an adjustment to travel demands.