Interjet Firms Up Order for Five SuperJet SSJ100 Aircraft
Mexican low-cost airline Interjet has become the first western carrier to place a firm order for the Russian-built SuperJet SSJ100 airliner.
Oman Air Orders Six Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Oman Air and Boeing announced Monday at the Dubai Airshow that the airline had purchased order rights for six 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft from the leasing company ALAFCO.
Japan Imposes No-Fly Zone Above Crippled Nuclear Plant
The Japanese Transport Ministry on Tuesday imposed a no-fly zone near the quake-hit Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant
Germany Returns Impounded Jet of Thailand’s Crown Prince
The royal jet that was impounded at a German airport last month in order to settle a dispute between the Thai government and a German construction company was released after the government agreed to pay a bond for its release.
Today in Aviation History: December 1st
TWA ceases operations, Northwest Orient Flight 6231 crashes in NY, the Civil Air Patrol is born, and more...