Douglas DC-8 Becomes First Supersonic Airliner: August 21 in Aviation History
A DC-8 dives into the record books, the first use of electric beacons for nighttime flights, a Royal Air Maroc ATR-42 crashes, and more...
British Airways Discriminated Against Flight Attendant Who Wore Cross, Court Rules
A British Airways employee suffered discrimination at work over the wearing of a cross, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday.
Pet Airways Takes Off from Republic Airport
With a full cabin of "pawsengers" on-board, Pet Airways launched its maiden flight today, taking off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island en route for Los Angeles.
Betting On Industry Recovery, Boeing Boosts Production Rates of 747 and 787
Betting on an airline industry recovery by the end of the year and a return to profitability in 2011, Chicago-based Boeing announced today that it will increase production rates on its popular 777 and 747 jumbo jet lines.
Air Traffic Control Equipment Failure Disrupts Flights Over Northern Europe
An equipment malfunction at Eurocontrol disrupted hundreds of flights over northern Europe Friday afternoon.