Today in Aviation History: February 18th
Aircraft industrialist Jack Northrop dies, the Space Shuttle Enterprise takes its first flight, four die in a terror attack on an El Al 707, the DC-1 is flown by TWA, Hawthorne Nevada 708 crashes, and more...
Early Bird Report: United Sees Pacific Recovery; Relatives of Air France 447 Victims Sue Airbus
United Airlines sees a recovery in their biggest international segment. Plus, Cape Air to codeshare with American, Air France 447 victims sue Airbus, Etihad launches AUH-NRT, and Delta is hiring agents.
Boeing 747-8 Sees Daylight for the First Time
The first 748-8 was towed out of the Boeing factory in Everett, Wash. on Thursday. Next stop: The paint shop, followed by first flight.
Lion Air 737 Lands Short Of Runway In Bali, Splashes Into Sea
A Lion Air 737 falls short of the runway, impacting water and splitting into two.
Week In Review
Among the best stories from the week are a Delta pilot arrested for using a DC-3 as a weapon, Iron Mike wins a belt at the LAX United counter, American Airlines deals with a big passenger issue, and more...