September 10th in Aviation History: 1,000th Boeing 747 rolls off the assembly line
Hijacking at LGA and an aircraft collision over Europe in 1976; Flights from Hungary to West Germany began in 1989. In 1993, the 1,000th 747 was completed.
Farnborough Beats Predictions of a Thin and Grim Air Show
Despite the airline industry's current turmoil and counter to predictions by pundits that this years major international air show would be a bust, Farnborough got off to a great start with excellent attendance and all major exh...
Delta Files Applications to Serve London Heathrow from Boston and Miami
Delta Air Lines has filed applications with US and European authorities for permission to fly to London-Heathrow Airport from both Boston and Miami.
Boeing Phantom Ray UAV to Fly Atop NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
Boeing announced today that the Phantom Ray, a stealthy, unmanned combat aircraft, will soon travel on the back of a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, making it the first non-Shuttle to be transported aboard the SCA.
Kennedy Airport Terror Planner Sentenced to Life in Prison
A US judge on Thursday sentenced a former cargo handler to life in prison for plotting to explode fuel tanks at John F. Kennedy International Airport.