Avolon Orders 12 Boeing Next-Generation 737s
Boeing announced on Tuesday that Avolon, an Irish leasing company, ordered 12 Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners valued at $921 million.
American Airlines Crew Detained in Venezuela After Making Hugo Chavez Joke Over PA
A US Embassy report released by Wikileaks reveals that an American Airlines crew was briefly detained in 2008 when a crewmember made a joke about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after landing in Caracas.
Qantas-Emirates Alliance Given Green Light By Australia
Australia's competition watchdog on Thursday gave Qantas and Emirates Airlines permission to launch their global alliance.
Bolivian Pastor Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for 2009 Aeromexico Hijacking
Mexican authorities on Thursday announced that a Bolivian pastor was sentenced to over seven years in prison for the hijacking of Aeromexico Flight 576 in 2009.
Mid-Air Collision of Two Indian Air Force Helicopters Kills 9
Two Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 helicopters collided in mid-air, killing all nine people on board both aircraft, defense officials said on Friday.