Was WestJet’s “Scary” Approach Really As Bad As It Seemed?
Over the past week, images and video of a Westjet 737 making a "scary" approach have been making the rounds. We examine what went right in that situation.
FAA Proposes $580,000 Fine Against Oregon Aviation Firm for Reckless Flying, Improper Maintenance
Hillsboro Aviation allegedly performed improper repairs, deliberately falsified maintenance records and operated a helicopter in a reckless manner.
Emirates Announces Trans-Atlantic Flight from JFK to Milan- Updated
UPDATE 10:00 AM: From 2006-2008, Emirates operated a flight from Hamburg to New York. Therefore, the flight announced Monday will be their first trans-Atlantic flight since 2007, not first ever. Emirates on Monday announced the...
Southwest ends Sea World Marketing Partnership, Will Repaint Shamu 737s
After 25 years, Southwest Airlines and SeaWorld are ending their marketing partnership. Under criticism from animal rights activists, the airline will repaint all three aircraft painted in the special "Shamu" color scheme.
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.