FedEx Begins Flying Packages, Woman Pilot Circumnavigates Globe: April 17th in Aviation History
FedEx begins operations, Apollo 13 returns safely to earth, Jerrie Mock becomes the first woman to fly around the world solo, Howard Hughes sets a transcontinental speed record, and more...
Turkish Upgrading to 777-300 on JFK-Istanbul September 28
"Name's Turkish. Funny name for an Irishman, I know."
Dagestan Airlines Plane Crash-Lands at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport, At Least Two Killed
At least two people were killed and dozens more were injured when a Dagestan Airlines Tupolev Tu-154 plane crash-landed at Moscow's Domodedovo airport on Saturday.
EU Suspends Controversial Air Travel Carbon Tax
The European Commission on Monday announced it will suspend enforcing its controversial carbon tax on air travel until at least autumn 2013.
FAA Considers Record $162.4 Million Fine Against American Airlines
A bankruptcy court filing indicates the FAA may propose fines to be levied against American Airlines totaling as much as $162.4 million.