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Prank Video: Pilot Pretends to Faint, Friend Freaks Out

Matt Molnar — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:04:53 +0000

With friends like these... who has a change of underwear?

On This Day in Aviation History: July 30th

Matt Molnar — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:20:36 +0000

A TWA L-1011 aborts takeoff and burns at JFK while 292 on board escape unharmed. ANA Flight 58 collides with a Japanese fighter jet and a Norwegian pilot crosses the North Sea by air for the first time in history.

FAA to Downgrade Mexico’s Aviation Safety Ranking, Banning Mexican Airlines from Codesharing and Service Expansion in US

BNO News — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:57:34 +0000

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration is set to put major restrictions on Mexican airlines serving the United States after re-assessing Mexico's aviation safety standards.

British Airways Posts Slight Improvements During First Quarter, Despite Strike Action and Ash Crisis

BNO News — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:49:53 +0000

British Airways on Friday reported an operating loss of some £72 million ($112.4 million), a slight improvement from the same period last year, despite strike action and the unprecedented volcanic ash crisis that canceled flights across Europe.

Condor Announces Interline Agreement with Mexicana

BNO News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:52:33 +0000

Condor Airlines on Wednesday announced they have entered into an interline agreement with Mexicana, boosting Condor's portfolio of Latin American destinations.

FAA Closes Airspace Over Chelsea Clinton Wedding

BNO News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:36:11 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued flight restrictions for the skies above Chelsea Clinton's wedding in upstate New York, which is scheduled this Saturday.

Delta Announces New Connecticut Flights to Las Vegas and Washington

Matt Molnar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:07:56 +0000

Delta Air Lines has announced new flights to Las Vegas-McCarran and Washington-Reagan National from Hartford/Springfield Bradley International Airport beginning this Fall.

Southwest Airlines Reports 23% Profit Jump, Announces Order for 25 New Boeings

BNO News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:30 +0000

The Dallas-based airline scored a big profit boost in the second quarter and announced a new order of 737-700 aircraft on Thursday.

On This Day in Aviation History: July 29th

Matt Molnar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:39:38 +0000

In 1930, the first transatlantic flight takes off from England. In 1967, the carrier USS Forrestal catches fire in the Gulf of Tonkin. In 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger launches with Coke and Pepsi on board.

Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Arizona

BNO News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:19:13 +0000

A medical helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Tucson, officials said, killing all three people aboard.

Four Die in Air Force C-17 Cargo Plane Crash at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska

Matt Molnar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:33:54 +0000

Four airmen killed when US Air Force C-17 Globemaster crashes at Elmendorf Air Force base in Anchorage.

Brazil’s TAM Airlines Orders 25 Airbus Aircraft

BNO News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:23:16 +0000

TAM Airlines signed a firm order for 25 Airbus aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline's total Airbus order book to 176, Airbus said in a statement on Wednesday.

Boeing Reports 21% Profit Decline in Second Quarter

BNO News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:24:21 +0000

Boeing Co. on Wednesday announced that its second-quarter profit fell 21% from a year ago after fewer commercial aircraft deliveries.

On This Day in Aviation History: July 28th

Matt Molnar — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:51:31 +0000

65 years ago today, a B-25 bomber crashed into the upper floors of the Empire State Building, killing 14 people and maiming 25 others.

Passenger Plane Carrying 152 Passengers Crashes in Islamabad

BNO News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:13:40 +0000

A passenger plane carrying more than 150 people crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, local media reported.

Icelandair and Alaska Airlines Announce Codeshare, Frequent Flier Partnership

BNO News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:38:12 +0000

Icelandair, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air on Tuesday announced they have entered into a codeshare agreement that includes the launch of a frequent flier partnership, which will allow Icelandair to place their code on some Alaska and Horizon Air flights.

United, Continental Announce New Leadership for Combined Airline

BNO News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:27:12 +0000

Continental Airlines and United Airlines on Tuesday announced a new leadership team of the combined airline, reporting directly to current Continental CEO Jeff Smisek, who will serve as president and chief executive officer of the new airline.

American Airlines Announces Partnership With Air Berlin

BNO News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:28 +0000

American Airlines on Tuesday announced that the company has signed an agreement with Air Berlin to outline a codeshare and frequent flyer relationship.

Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 Crashes in Saudi Arabia, Two Pilots Injured

BNO News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:52:21 +0000

A Lufthansa Cargo aircraft crashed at an airport in the Saudi capital on Tuesday morning, officials said, injuring the two pilots on board.

Photo Gallery: SkyFest 2010 at Fairchild Air Force Base

Jeremy Lindgren — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:22:24 +0000

No punches were pulled at SkyFest 2010 at Fairchild Air Force Base, where Jeremy Lindgren's gallery shares with us a plethora of thrilling military aircraft strutting their stuff!

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