Today in Aviation History: October 27th
Cuba shoots down a U-2 spy plane, NASA launches the first Saturn rocket, Air Mali is formed, and more...
China’s First Aircraft Carrier Completes Maiden Sea Trial
China's first aircraft carrier, a repurposed Soviet ship, has successfully completed its maiden sea trial, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Air Pacific Orders Three New Airbus A330 Jets
Fiji-based Air Pacific has ordered three new Airbus A330-200 jets, the airline and the manufacturer announced Tuesday.
Japan Airlines Boston Arrival Marks First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flight to United States
Japan Airlines pushed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner into revenue service for the first time on Sunday, christening it with a groundbreaking new route linking Tokyo to Boston.
DEVELOPING: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Intentionally Diverted
Malaysia Airlines has lost contact with a 777-200 flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people.