Boeing Hires Atlas Air to Take Over Dreamlifter Flying
Atlas Air will soon assume the flying duties for Boeing's fleet of Dreamlifter cargo aircraft, a contract currently held by Evergreen International.
Pentagon’s Biggest Air Transport Contractor Files for Bankruptcy [Updated]
Global Aviation Holdings, owner of charter carriers World Airways and North American Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday evening. Global says operations will continue without interruption.
Amerijet Receives First of Two Boeing 767 Freighters
Miami-based Amerijet has leased its first two wide body freighters to compliment its fleet of Boeing 727s.
Rogue Sailboat Shuts Down Runway at Boston Logan Airport
An unoccupied sailboat broke free of its mooring in Boston Monday morning, running aground next to Logan Airport's runway 9/27 and causing delays as the runway had to be closed, the airport said.
Today in Aviation History: October 23rd
A number of firsts today: First heavier-than-air flight in Europe, first use of a plane in warfare, first transcontinental service between New York and Los Angeles, an American Airlines DC-3 collides with a B-34 bomber, and mor...