Iraqi Government Firms Up 787 Buy
The Government of Iraq finalized their previously announced deal to purchase 10 Boeing 787-8 airliners for Iraqi Airways.
Early Bird Report: WTO Decision Expected This Morning; Qantas Pilot Had Urges to Crash Planes
WTO Airbus report to be issued. Lufthansa pilots set strike date. Qantas pilot was a few nuggets short of a Happy Meal. Milestone for 747-8. New flights to a West Virginia golf resort.
US Airways Computers Crash Nationwide: All Flights Grounded
US Airways' computer system—including their website—reportedly crashed Friday evening, crippling the airline's flight check-ins nationwide and leaving thousands of passengers grounded.
Plane of Note: Virgin America’s Steve Jobs Jet
Virgin America has quietly named one of its Airbus A320 aircraft, "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish," in honor of a famous quote delivered by the Apple founder.
Dramatic Control Tower Audio: Flight Carrying Times Square Bomber Ordered Back to Gate Moments Before Takeoff
In a turn of events worthy of a Hollywood action film, the flight aboard which suspected Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad was attempting to escape to the Middle East was just seconds from taking off before being hurriedly ord...