Lion Air Firms Up Record Order for 230 Boeing 737 MAX and 737-900ER Jets
Boeing on Tuesday announced that it has finalized a historic deal with Jakarta-based Lion Air to purchase at least 230 aircraft, valued at approximately $22.4 billion based on list prices.
Newark Airport Control Tower Evacuated Due to Fire Alarm
Flights were halted Friday evening when a fire forced the evacuation of Newark Liberty Airport's control tower.
Afghanistan Helicopter Crash Injures United Nations Employees
A Mil Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the UN crashed Sunday afternoon in central Afghanistan, injuring a number of UN employees.
World’s First Skype Phone Booth Opens in Estonian Airport
The world's first Skype phone booth has been installed at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport in the capitol of Estonia, allowing traveling Skype users to video chat with other Skypers anywhere in the world free of charge.
WestJet and Cathay Pacific to Launch Codeshare
Cathay Pacific Airways and WestJet on Sunday night announced they will begin a new codeshare arrangement for flights between Hong Kong and Canada.