Airbus Sets New Production Records in 2010
Airbus on Monday announced that it had increased its production output for the ninth year in a row in 2010, achieving a new company record of 510 commercial aircraft deliveries.
Virgin America Completes Most Successful Quarter Ever
Virgin America on Friday announced its financial results for the second quarter 2010 in which the air carrier reported a record-setting performance.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 20th
A Continental 737 slides off the runway and burns at Denver, the first flight of the Delta Dagger, the first flight over Antarctica, and more...
United Says No to A380 While Considering Big Boeing and Airbus Jets
United Airlines President and CEO Jeff Smisek is looking for aircraft larger than the A350-900, but has seemingly ruled out the Airbus A380.
Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel
The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?