Orlando International Airport to Receive $23 Million Stimulus Security Upgrade
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced on Friday that $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds were awarded to the Orlando International airport to improve its security technology.
Helicopter Crash in Eastern Russia Kills At Least Three
A Eurocopter AS350 operated by UTair Aviation for an oil and gas company crashed in Russia's Far East early Wednesday evening.
Avianova Ends Service Barely a Year After Producing Greatest Airline Commercial Ever
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova ended all flights Monday and will soon file for bankruptcy after U.S.-based Indigo Partners pulled funding from the two-year-old airline.
Japanese Airport Halts Flights After Unearthing World War II Bomb
Nearly 100 flights were canceled Tuesday after a bomb believed to be from World War II was found near a runway at Sendai Airport.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Mission Extended by One Day
NASA on Monday decided to extend the final flight of the space shuttle Atlantis by one day in order to unpack items brought to the International Space Station.