Alliance Reliance: The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Air Carrier Partnerships
With the recent trend towards consolidation, airline alliances have become a useful way to connect route networks. Doug Wint analyzes the pros and cons.
RwandAir Orders Two Boeing 737-800s
Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir, has ordered two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Air France A380 Completes First Flight to America
Air France today became the first European airline to operate the double-decker Airbus A380 in commercial service, completing its inaugural flight from Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.
Airbus Fears A350 Delays Following Boeing Battery Issues
European aircraft maker Airbus is wary that problems which have grounded rival Boeing's 787 could also delay the launch of the A350.
US Army Helicopter Shot Down in Eastern Afghanistan Killing 38, Including 22 Navy SEALs
A US Army Chinook helicopter on a mission to deliver elite Navy SEALs on a rescue mission crashed Saturday morning, killing all 38 on board, including 22 members of the famous SEAL Team Six.