Plane of Note: Cargolux Boeing 747-8 Freighter Makes First Appearance at JFK
Beijing, Baku and Budapest have all been visited by Boeing's biggest bird, but before Wednesday, the Big Apple had not.
Delta and US Airways Abandon Plan to Exchange Slots at LaGuardia and Reagan National Airports
In a letter to the Department of Transportation today, Delta Air Lines and US Airways said they are dropping a plan to swap slots at LaGuardia Airport in New York and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
Icelandair to Begin Washington DC Flights
Icelandair on Thursday announced it will begin seasonal service from Washington Dulles International Airport with four flights a week in the summer 2011.
Continental to Offer High-Speed Internet on Over 200 Planes
United Continental Holdings, Inc. on Tuesday announced that Continental Airlines will be offering in-flight Wi-Fi Internet connection on over 200 domestic aircraft in the beginning of 2012.
Pentagon Report Confirms Afghanistan Helicopter Crash That Killed 38 Was Caused by Grenade
A helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan which killed nearly 40 Afghan and U.S. service members in August was caused by an insurgent-fired rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), according to a U.S. report.