On This Day in Aviation History: September 18th
The Voyager I spacecraft takes the first photo containing both the Moon and Earth in 1977, first flight of a delta-wing jet takes place in 1948, the US Air Force is formed in 1947, and the German Graf Zeppelin makes its maiden ...
Qantas to Build Commercial Jet Biofuel Plant
Australia's Qantas Airways, along with U.S. bioenergy firm Solena Group, will construct a $300 million plant focused on commercial jet biofuel.
President Obama to View Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch With Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
President Barack Obama and his family will attend the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on Friday seated beside Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords, the victim of an assassination attempt in January.
Newark Airport Control Tower Evacuated Due to Fire Alarm
Flights were halted Friday evening when a fire forced the evacuation of Newark Liberty Airport's control tower.
Aeroflot to Purchase Transaero
Russia's largest carrier, Aeroflot, has announced it will purchase the country's second largest carrier in a deal worth 1 Ruble.