Boeing 787 Dreamliner Finally Gets Off the Ground
Boeing today sent its new 787 Dreamliner on its maiden test flight, marking the first time a mostly composite airliner has taken to the air.
Volcano Cloud Dissipates, but Airlines Still Cancel Hundreds of Flights
European airlines on Wednesday were forced to again cancel hundreds of flights while experts say the ash cloud coverage from Grímsvötn is expected to soon dissipate.
Vietnam Airlines Passenger Inflates Emergency Slide While Attempting to Open Plane Window
A Vietnam Airlines flight was delayed for more than two hours over the weekend when a passenger accidentally opened one of the emergency exits when trying to open a window.
Royal Australian Air Force Aerobatic Plane Crash Injures Two
A Royal Australian Air Force plane crashed at the East Sale airbase in Victoria, Australia, injuring two pilots, officials said Wednesday.
On This Day in Aviation History: September 28th
Pakistan Flight 268 crashes into a mountain in Kathmandu, Lufthansa flies its millionth customer, and more...