Virgin America Set to Become Airbus A320neo Launch Customer
Virgin America announced early Monday that it will become the launch customer for the new Airbus A320neo in 2016, also marking Airbus's 10,000th order.
Air France A380 Completes First Flight to America
Air France today became the first European airline to operate the double-decker Airbus A380 in commercial service, completing its inaugural flight from Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.
Witnesses Say Lightning Blew Plane Out of the Sky Over Mississippi, Killing Pilot
A small plane exploded in midair when it was struck by lighting over eastern Mississippi Thursday afternoon, killing the pilot.
Angela Merkel Named Aviation Week Person Of The Year For Blocking EADS-BAE Merger
Aviation Week said German Chancellor Angela Merkel had the biggest impact on aerospace in 2012 by blocking a $45B merger of EADS and BAE.
VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Falls While Boarding Air Force Jet
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tripped and fell Tuesday while boarding a US Air Force C-32 aircraft on her way back from an official visit to Yemen.