Boeing to Show Off All its Toys at Paris Air Show
With less than two weeks until the 2011 Paris Air Show, Boeing announced this week that it will be displaying five aircraft to show off to potential customers and fans: the 787 Dreamliner, the 747-8 Freighter, the 747-8 Interco...
Air Namibia Orders Two Airbus A319 Jets
Air Namibia on Monday announced it has placed an order for two Airbus aircraft to replace the two Boeing 737-500s currently in its fleet. The deal is valued at approximately $161 million at list prices.
Hawker Beechcraft to Layoff 170 Arkansas Workers
Aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft said it plans to cut 170 jobs at its completion center in Arkansas.
Bombardier Lands First US C-Series Customer with Delta Order
Delta Air Lines has committed to purchasing 75 aircraft to add to its fleet from the manufacturer, along with the option for an additional 50.
Today in Aviation History: April 9th
Boeing flies the 737 for the first time, the first British-built Concorde flies, the Tupolev Tu-114 sets a world speed record for props, a Japanese plane flies to London, and more...