Today in Aviation History: March 12th
Southwest grounds 44 aircraft for inspection, a pair of B-52s fly around the world, an Air Vietnam DC-4 is shot down, and more...
Air China Signs Order for 20 New Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
Boeing on Thursday announced it has finalized an order with Air China for 20 Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft. The deal was already announced by Air China in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange last week
March 18th in Aviation History: Austrian Airlines Launches Service
Europe's first airplane takes flight, Austrian Airlines launches service, Delta offers voluntary severance to 30,000 employees, the crash of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner during a test flight, and more...
Dassault’s New Falcon 900LX Receives EASA and FAA Certifications
Dassault Falcon on Friday announced that it has received certification from both the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration for the newest member of the Falcon family of business jets, the 4,750...
Continental’s First Star Alliance Scheme Enters Service
Continental's first jet in Star Alliance colors, a 757-200, entered service last week to celebrate the airline's entry into the network.