United Airlines Places A350 and 787 Orders
United Airlines announced today that they have placed firm orders for 25 Airbus A350XWBs and 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in addition to 50 options for 50 additional of each type in the future.
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.
Is Flying in Africa Unsafe?
Aviation in Africa has a poor reputation for safety, but many African nations are stepping up efforts to improve flight safety in the continent.
Video: Delta 767 Blows Tire During Takeoff Roll
Video captured Delta Air Lines Flight 267 as it blew a tire on its right main landing gear while taking off from Detroit for a trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil on Wednesday.
Xiamen Airlines to Buy 40 Boeing 737-800 Airliners
China's Xiamen Airlines has agreed to purchase 40 Boeing 737-800 jets in a deal worth $3.5 billion based on list prices.