FAA Approves Southwest Airlines Deal to Buy AirTran Airways
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it had accepted Southwest Airlines' transition plan to acquire AirTran Airways.
AirTran’s Second NFL Logojet: Baltimore Ravens
Our good friends at Airliners Gallery have come across AirTran's next special scheme, one of their Boeing 717-200s for the Baltimore Ravens. This is number two in a series of what will be three NFL logojets.
Sudan Plane Crash Kills Government Minister, Scores of Senior Officials
A Sudanese government minister and scores of other senior officials were killed Sunday when their plane crashed into a mountain.
World’s First Jet Plane Takes Off in Nazi Germany: July 18 in Aviation History
The world's first jet plane makes its first flight, John Glenn is born, the first female 747 captain takes off, and more.
European Commission VP Blasts Airport Snow Preparedness, Calls Disruption “Unacceptable”
European Commission Vice President Siim Kallas has expressed concern regarding the airport infrastructure in Europe as extreme weather disrupts holiday season air travel.