BA Shelving OpenSkies Expansion, Cutting Fleet to Four 757s
The OpenSkies are beginning to look dark: British Airways will postpone expansion of their OpenSkies subsidiary, citing a drop in premium demand.
Paris Air Show Order Wrap-up: Airbus Outsells Boeing for Second Straight Year
The 2011 Paris Air Show was the best ever for Airbus, earning firm orders for 418 aircraft worth about $44 billion at list prices, compared to only 47 planes valued at $7.5 billion for Boeing.
AeroGal to End New York-Ecuador Flights
AeroGal will discontinue its flights linking Ecuador to New York City and layoff 120 employees, according to a company statement.
At Least 127 People Killed in Congo Plane Crash
At least 127 people were killed Friday when an airliner missed the runway and crashed in bad weather while attempting to land at an airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rick Ross Health Scare Forces Emergency Landing, LaHood to Quit DOT and More: Final Call
Rapper Rick Ross passes out on a Delta flight, the price of an Emirates A380 is revealed, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is quitting, and more...