First Flight of the Super Guppy: August 31 in Aviation History
Rocky Marciano dies in a plane crash, Aeromexico Flight 498 suffers a midair collision near LAX, and more...
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.
Are European Airlines Profiting From Shelved EU Carbon Tax?
Airlines made up to $670 million last year by passing on a carbon surcharge to travellers despite the EU's freeze of the controversial tax.
US Airways to Launch Dublin and Madrid Flights from Charlotte
US Airways announced Sunday that they will fly daily, seasonal service from their hub at Charlotte to Dublin and Madrid beginning in May 2011.
10 Killed as Guatemalan Air Force Helicopter Crashes on Rescue Mission for Another Downed Chopper
Ten people were killed on Tuesday when an Guatemalan Air Force helicopter crashed in northern Guatemala after being sent to help with another helicopter crash in the region, defense officials said. There were no survivors.