American Airlines Crew Detained in Venezuela After Making Hugo Chavez Joke Over PA
A US Embassy report released by Wikileaks reveals that an American Airlines crew was briefly detained in 2008 when a crewmember made a joke about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after landing in Caracas.
Photos: First Look at ANA’s First Boeing 787, Inside and Out
After Boeing and All Nippon Airways revealed the first 787 Dreamliner to be delivered, we got some close up looks at the new state-of-the-art aircraft, from the unique paint scheme outside to the economy class seats in the main...
American Airlines to Launch Service Between Dallas and Rio de Janeiro
American Airlines on Tuesday announced that the airline will begin three days a week service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil starting next December 16.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 31st
The first General in the US is Jeanne Holm of the United States Air Force in 1970. The first flight of the Tu-144 in 1968, first German plane to visit England after WWI in 1922 and a few air travel records set in both 1958 and ...
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Finally Gets Off the Ground
Boeing today sent its new 787 Dreamliner on its maiden test flight, marking the first time a mostly composite airliner has taken to the air.