Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts conduct the first untethered spacewalk, The Beatles arrive at JFK for their first US tour, a Cessna completes a 65-day flight and much more.
Emirates will soon begin the world's first short-haul service using an Airbus A380, flying it across the Arabian peninsula between their hub in Dubai and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Flight cancellations are putting Pet Airways in the doghouse, Ryanair's O'Leary makes new enemies in Spain, on-board a USAF Osprey, EVA Air is flying new Hello Kitty jets, and more...
Skyrocketing fuel costs will likely lead to several airline mergers this year. Unfortunately for fliers and shareholders, the history of airline mergers contains few positive notes.