Today in Aviation History: November 17th
President John F. Kennedy dedicates Dulles International Airport, the Soviets land a robot on the Moon, the Daily Mail offers a prize for the first London-Manchester flight, and more...
SilkAir Buys 54 Boeing 737 MAXs and 737-800s
Singapore's SilkAir has committed to purchasing 54 new Boeing 737 aircraft worth $4.9 billion based on list prices.
TAAG Angola Airlines Finalizes Order for Three More Boeing 777-300ER Jets
TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola, also known as Angola Airlines, on Monday finalized an order for three 777-300ERs, worth $895 million at list prices.
VIDEO: Indian Satellite Rocket Explodes After Launch
An Indian rocket meant to deliver a communications satellite to orbit exploded 47 seconds after lifting off from Sriharikota Space Center in the nation's Andhra Pradesh state.
Israeli Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Israel; Both Crewmembers Missing
An Israeli fighter jet carrying two crew members crashed Wednesday night in southern Israel while on a routine training flight, the military said.