Today in Aviation History: March 23rd
The Wright Brothers file a patent for their motorized flying machine, a FedEx MD-11 crashes in Tokyo, an Aeroflot A310 crashes when he lets his children take over the controls, and more...
Airbus Sells 50 More A320neo Jets to ALAFCO
Airbus announced at the Dubai Airshow on Monday that Kuwaiti leasing concern ALAFCO has committed to an additional 50 A320neo-family aircraft, following an order for 30 of the aircraft placed earlier this year.
Harrowing Accident Exposes Hudson River Corridor’s Flaws—and Beauty
A pilot explores the history of aviation accidents over the Hudson River corridor and the rarity of mid-air collisions.
India Entitled to ‘Reimbursement’ Over Dreamliners, Minister Says
India's aviation minister said Thursday ailing Air India should be entitled to "reimbursement" from US giant Boeing.
Study Reveals Many Afghans Have Never Heard of 9/11 Attacks
A surprisingly high number of people in southern Afghanistan have never heard about the terrorist attacks which struck the United States on September 11, 2001, according to a report from the International Council on Security an...