Man Gets 25 Years For Shooting LAPD Helicopter
Don't try to shoot down helicopters and you won't go to jail.
On This Day in Aviation History: December 10th
National Airlines flies the first domestic jet service in the U.S., two Canadian Snowbirds accidents on the same date six years apart, two men complete the first England-Australia flight, and more...
Lifeguard: Inside the Operations of an Air Ambulance Service
Air ambulance flights are one of the most essential uses of aviation. NYCAviation goes behind the scenes at National Air Ambulance to learn the inner workings of a "Lifeguard" operation.
Germany’s Merkel Unexpectedly Banned from Iran Airspace Enroute to India
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's flight was delayed by several hours early Tuesday morning after the Iranian government decided at the last moment to deny permission for the aircraft to fly through its airspace, reports said.
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Ryanair Again Attempts Aer Lingus Takeover With $880 Million Bid
The Dublin-based low-fare airline said that it planned to offer $1.65 (€1.30) per share for control of Ireland's flag carrier, which would represent a 39 percent premium over Tuesday's closing price of Aer Lingus shares on th...