Australian Government Seeks Harsher Punishments for Aviation-Related Crimes
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Government on Wednesday introduced legislation in Parliament to create tougher penalties for aviation-related crimes to enhance the safety aboard planes.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 10th
National Airlines flies the first domestic jet service in the U.S., two Canadian Snowbirds accidents on the same date six years apart, two men complete the first England-Australia flight, and more...
Cathay Pacific Becomes First Asian Airline to order 777X
On Friday, Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced an order for 21 of the manufacturers new 777-9X aircraft. With the order, Cathay Pacific becomes the first airline in Asia to order the new type.
Passengers Mutiny After 7 Hours Stranded on Middle East Airlines Jet
Passengers on a Middle East Airlines flight bound for Beirut began to scuffle with crewmembers when the plane got stuck on the ground at London's Heathrow Airport for several hours.
Henan Airlines Jet Skids Off Runway in Northeast China, 42 Killed
Forty-two people were killed and 49 injured when a passenger plane overshot the runway at an airport in northeast China on Tuesday evening, state media reported.