Turkish National Police Order 15 Bell 429 Helicopters
The Turkish National Police has signed an agreement to purchase fifteen helicopters from US rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter, the company said on Monday. Deliveries are expected to begin next year.
Thousands Of European Flights Canceled Through Friday Afternoon
Many European nations have extended airspace closures through Friday afternoon as forecasts show no signs of Iceland's volcanic ash abetting.
On This Day in Aviation History: September 27th
1956 – USAF Captain Milburn G. Apt becomes the first man to exceed Mach 3 while flying the Bell X-2. Shortly thereafter, the craft goes out of control and Captain Apt is killed. From a dive at high altitude, the aircraft ...
Airbus Scores First A320neo Order: IndiGo Airlines to Buy 180 Planes
Airbus says IndiGo Airlines has committed to buying 180 Airbus A320 aircraft, 150 of which would be the updated A320neo version, according to published reports.
Delta 737 Slides Off Taxiway in Atlanta
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-700 suffered "significant damage" early Tuesday morning when it rolled off a taxiway and down a hill in Atlanta. Only two maintenance workers were on the plane at the time and both escaped without i...