The NTSB Utilizes Social Media During Asiana 214 Investigation
Most government agencies work in mysterious ways, often times closed off from the public until their work is done and a final report is issued. The National Transportation Safety Board, however, has taken a different approach o...
ILFC Orders 133 New Airbus and Boeing Jets, Cancels A380 Deal
International Lease Finance Corp. has placed its first aircraft order since 2007, inking separate deals for 100 new Airbus A320neo-family jets and 33 Boeing 737-800s.
Discount Airlines Betting Big in Las Vegas
Several low cost carriers are banking on an economic turnaround in Las Vegas, home of the highest unemployment rate in the nation.
Swiss Plane Completes First Solar-Powered Overnight Flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, a Swiss solar-powered plane, completed the first non-stop flight on solar energy after flying 26 hours and 9 minutes. It was the longest flight at the highest altitude in aviation history, Solar Impuls...
Chile Needs Over 160 New Airliners in Next 20 Years, According to Airbus Report
A new Airbus report forecasts a need for 164 new airliners in Chile's burgeoning travel market through 2030, the airframer announced this week.