Photos: Malaysia Airlines Receives First Airbus A380

The first A380 for Malaysia Airlines – which was delivered by Airbus on May 29, 2012 in Toulouse, France – is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, and can accommodate 494 passengers in a premium three-class layout. (Photo by Airbus/P. Pigeyre)

FAA Fines American Eagle $155K for Flights with Bad Weight Data and Improper Engine Maintenance

The Federal Aviation Administration announced it would fine American Eagle Airlines for operating flights with inaccurate weight and balance data and for flying a plane for a week with an improperly repaired engine.

Germany Returns Impounded Jet of Thailand’s Crown Prince

The royal jet that was impounded at a German airport last month in order to settle a dispute between the Thai government and a German construction company was released after the government agreed to pay a bond for its release.

President Obama Honors Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash

President Barack Obama traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Tuesday to honor the 30 U.S. troops who were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Saturday.

Russia’s Second Plane Crash in Two Days Kills 11

At least 11 people died when an Avis Amur Antonov An-12 cargo plane crashed in Russia's Far East on Tuesday, officials said.

Two Marines Rescued After Fighter Jet Crash off Mexican Coast

Two U.S. Marines were rescued safely after their F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed off Mexico's Pacific coast on late Wednesday evening, officials said on Thursday.