Final launch of the Mercury program, the world's first flight attendant is hired, Britain makes its first bombing runs over Germany, Mickey Mouse debuts in Plane Crazy, and more...
AirTran Airways announced that its shareholders approved its $1.4 billion sale to Southwest Airlines, with more than 98.6 percent of the votes cast and 77.5 percent of shares outstanding were voted in favor of the transaction.
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.
Aer Lingus today announced 10 new routes connecting Ireland to European vacation destinations for the winter season, including Cork to Las Palmas, Barcelona and Rome.