Today in Aviation History: March 3rd
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world without refueling, the crashes of United Flight 585, Turkish Flight 981, Mohawk Flight 405 and a Canadian Pacific Airlines Comet. Qantas flies to Tokyo, NACA i...
Are European Airlines Profiting From Shelved EU Carbon Tax?
Airlines made up to $670 million last year by passing on a carbon surcharge to travellers despite the EU's freeze of the controversial tax.
Government Killed 2,900 New York Geese in Wake of US Airways ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Accident
The USDA exterminated over 2,900 Canada geese from parks in and around New York City following the ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, according to an official report.
Last United 737 Flight Announced
After over 40 years as a reliable workhorse, United Airlines has scheduled their final 737 flight for October 28th.
Donated FedEx Boeing 727 Arrives In Ft. Lauderdale
NYCAviation was on hand as FedEx Express handed over one of their retired 727-200s to Broward County, FL for use as a trainer.