El Al Wants to End Cairo Flights From Israel
Israel's national airline seeks an immediate halt to its once-weekly Tel Aviv-Cairo flights, citing empty planes and high security costs.
Weekend Wrap: Air France 447 Computers Probed, Billy Mays Death Possibly Aircraft Related, Lufthansa Committed to 747-8
Air France 447 investigators focus on computer failures in crash. Did Billy Mays die as a result of a hard landing at Tampa? Airlines having difficult securing financing for new planes.
Disgruntled American Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Planes
A former American Airlines flight attendant has been indicted on federal terrorism charges after mailing threats to his old employer's corporate headquarters.
VIDEO: ContactAir F100 Belly Landing at Stuttgart
ContactAir Flight 288, a Fokker-100 flying from Berlin-Tegel to Stuttgart, landed on its belly after its main gear would not fully deploy on landing.
April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record
An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...