Allegiant Buys 13 More MD-80s from Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Group said it has entered an agreement with Sunrise Asset Management, an affiliate of Allegiant Air, to sell thirteen McDonnell Douglas MD-82, MD-83 and MD-87 aircraft, as well as 12 spare engines.
EU and Israel Reach Open Skies Agreement
All EU airlines will be able to operate direct flights to Israel from anywhere in the EU and Israeli carriers will be able to operate flights to airports throughout the EU, under the new agreement.
Santa Claus Stops in Seattle Aboard Vintage Plane
Allowing his reindeer to rest up a week before the big day, Santa arrived at Seattle's Museum of Flight on Saturday aboard a restored de Havilland Beaver dubbed “Santa One,” greeting eager children and their parents with Mr...
World’s First Jet Plane Takes Off in Nazi Germany: July 18 in Aviation History
The world's first jet plane makes its first flight, John Glenn is born, the first female 747 captain takes off, and more.
Japan Airlines to Layoff 16,000, Retire 103 Aircraft, as Part of Restructuring Plan
Japan Airlines on Tuesday announced that it is planning to eliminate over 16,000 jobs, retire 103 aircraft, and discontinue 49 international and domestic routes.