Virgin America Orders 60 Airbus A320s, Announces Plans for Sharklets
Virgin America announced an order for 40 Airbus A320s with options for 20 more, while also sharing their plans to add sharklets to their fleet.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 3rd
NASA loses contact with the Mars Polar Lander, a Northwest DC-9 and 727 collide in Detroit in 1990, Pioneer sends back high-res photos of Jupiter, the Mk5 Sea Vampire becomes the first jet to land on an aircraft carrier, and mo...
Goodyear Blimp Bursts Into Flames and Crashes, Killing Pilot
A Goodyear blimp burst into flames Sunday evening in the western region of Germany, killing the pilot, while three passengers were able to survive the accident, local media reported.
Bombardier Lands First US C-Series Customer with Delta Order
Delta Air Lines has committed to purchasing 75 aircraft to add to its fleet from the manufacturer, along with the option for an additional 50.
Live Video: Watch Space Shuttle Discovery’s Final Launch
Watch the last scheduled launch of Space Shuttle Discovery and chat about it in real time.