Today in Aviation History: October 29th
The US Dept. of Justice approves the Delta/Northwest merger, John Glenn becomes the oldest man to enter space, a plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashes, and more...
British Airways Announces Ft. Lauderdale As Their Newest US Destination
British Airways has announced that Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be their newest US destination.
Final Call: Miami Airport Lost and Found Up for Auction, Delayed Passengers Mutiny in Shanghai
The CDC is pretty sure no one caught rabies from a bat-on-a-plane, MIA auctions off its lost and found, Shenzen Airlines customers mutiny after a delay, Delta wants to buy a fuel refinery, and more...
FAA to Impose New Air Traffic Controller Scheduling Rules
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday announced it is prohibiting certain scheduling practices after yet another air traffic controller fell asleep while on duty.
On This Day in Aviation History: July 29th
In 1930, the first transatlantic flight takes off from England. In 1967, the carrier USS Forrestal catches fire in the Gulf of Tonkin. In 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger launches with Coke and Pepsi on board.