Airline Industry Records 2010 as Safest Year in Aviation History
The IATA on Wednesday said the accident rate in 2010 for Western-built jet aircraft was the lowest in aviation history.
British Airways Receives First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Through Atlas Air
Boeing on Thursday delivered the first 747-8 Freighter to Atlas Air, which will operate the new hauler—and four more—on behalf of British Airways World Cargo through a five year wet lease agreement.
Alaska Airlines Orders Two More Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s
Alaska Airlines on Thursday announced it will buy two additional Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s in a deal valued at approximately $153 million.
Pregnant Turtles Delay Air Traffic in New York
Pregnant turtles native to Jamaica Bay have once again emerged to nest on land, marching onto one of the runways at JFK International Airport and causing what one Twitter user called, "[the] cutest delay ever!"
Two American Servicemen Killed in Frankfurt Airport Attack
Two people were killed and at least one injured on Wednesday after a gunman from Kosovo attacked a bus carrying U.S. soldiers at Frankfurt airport