Delta Drops 24 Rural Destinations, Asks Feds for Bigger Subsidies
Delta Air Lines announced Friday that it would discontinue 24 routes, most of them serving rural cities for which the airline receives federal subsidies.
Germany’s ‘Air Force One’ Sold to Iran
In the midst of renewed calls from the U.S. and Europe to tighten trade sanctions against Iran, an Airbus A310 formerly used by the German Chancellor was delivered to its new owners in Tehran, Mahan Air.
August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
Mars Rover Opportunity Funding to Cease in 2015
While NASA's baseline 2015 budget request shows no funding for the long-running Mars mission past 2015, NASA says Opportunity could continue if extra funds become available.
TransAsia Airways Takes Delivery Of First Airbus A330-300
Taiwan's TransAsia Airways has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-300.