Boeing’s 20th 747-8 Delivery Wears Panalpina Livery
Atlas will operate the new plane on behalf of Swiss freight company Panalpina, whose livery is painted on the new jet. A second 747-8F yet to be delivered will also wear the Panalpina livery.
Looking Back: Fueling a Life of Aviation
Every aviation enthusiast has a collection of small stories that they can reminisce on to think about how they developed their passion for all that flies. This is mine.
Why An FAA Rule Change Won’t Stop Student Pilots
Aviation medical examiners will no longer issue student pilot certificates under a new rule adopted by the FAA. Unlike the old rules, starting on April 1 (yes, April Fool’s Day), these new certificates will never expire and s...
On This Day in Aviation History: September 18th
The Voyager I spacecraft takes the first photo containing both the Moon and Earth in 1977, first flight of a delta-wing jet takes place in 1948, the US Air Force is formed in 1947, and the German Graf Zeppelin makes its maiden ...
Delta to Order 100 Boeing 737-900ER Jets: Report
Delta Air Lines is planning to complete to purchase 100 Boeing 737-900 extended range aircraft, according to a Bloomberg report Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.