March 19th in Aviation History: Tuskegee Airmen Activated for Combat
A plane crash claims the life of Ozzy Osborne guitarist Randy Rhoads, Nordair launches the first jet service inside the Arctic Circle, the Tuskegee Airmen are activated, and more...
American Airlines Celebrates Delivery Of New Boeing 777-300ER
When a company re-brands, it typically means a new coat of paint over the old, and maybe an ad campaign to tell consumers that their logo has changed. For American Airlines, however, the re-branding is going deep, deep into the...
Today in Aviation History: February 27th
Qatar Airways gives Airbus an ultimatum over A350 design, a Ryanair crew has difficulty evacuating a plane, Lockheed Skunk Works engineer Kelly Johnson is born, and more...
SilkAir Buys 54 Boeing 737 MAXs and 737-800s
Singapore's SilkAir has committed to purchasing 54 new Boeing 737 aircraft worth $4.9 billion based on list prices.
Thai Airways to Lease Eight New Boeing 777-300ER Jets Ordered by BOC Aviation
The Boeing Company on Tuesday announced an order for eight 777-300ERs from leasing company BOC Aviation, which will in turn lease the aircraft to Thai Airways.