The Logbook: Northwest Overfly, Chapter 683
More attempts to place blame on ATC in the Northwest Minneapolis overfly incident. Ryanair is skipping out on a Boeing deal, the 787’s MTOW is increased, Pakistan receives the first Saab 2000 AEW and Swiss to start ZRH-SFO.
Qatar Airways Orders Five More Boeing 777s
Boeing and Qatar Airways today announced an order for five new 777 aircraft, worth $1.4 billion at list prices.
Airline With Abysmal Safety Record Crashes Another Plane in Papua New Guinea, 28 Killed
An Airlines PNG plane crashed into dense forest and burst into flames near the northeastern coast of Papua New Guinea Friday evening, reportedly killing 28 people.
Red Bull Air Race Wows New Yorkers; Bonhomme Takes Home Victory
Over 75,000 fans standing in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty watched Paul Bonhomme win the first ever Red Bull Air Race New York, concluding four days of thrilling aerial action never before seen in the Big Apple.
Air Canada Jazz to Purchase 15 Bombardier Q400 Turboprops
Air Canada Jazz has announced their intention to purchase 15 new Bombardier Dash-8-400 turboprop aircraft, with options for 15 more. Deliveries are set to begin in 2011.