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On This Day in Aviation History: March 13th

Phil Derner Jr. — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:14:14 +0000

An Iranian Air Force C-130 crashes in 1997, Apollo 9 returns to Earth after 10 days in orbit, first female Canadian to get a pilot’s license, first Swiss flight, crashes of South African Flight 806 and a BOAC Viscount 818.

On This Day in Aviation History: March 12th

Phil Derner Jr. — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:01:51 +0000

Continental increases their Boeing 787 order to 25 in 2008, Southwest grounds 44 aircraft for inspection, an Air Vietnam DC-4 is shot down, Northwest Flight 4422 crashes, EWR gets some new landing aid equipment, Atlantic Southeast is founded and more.

On This Day in Aviation History: March 11th

Phil Derner Jr. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:40:55 +0000

Canadian airline JetsGo stops going in 2005, while China's Okay Airlines takes to the air the previous year. Japan gets their first 767 AWACS, a B-47 jettisons a nuke, heavy payload record for Flying Tigers and more.

Iraqi Government Firms Up 787 Buy

Mark Lawrence — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47:36 +0000

The Government of Iraq finalized their previously announced deal to purchase 10 Boeing 787-8 airliners for Iraqi Airways.

Jet Fighters and Lenses: The ISAP Photographers Meet in Las Vegas

Alberto Riva — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:02 +0000

The International Society for Aviation Photography were out in force at this year's second Red Flag training exercises at Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas. Alberto Riva takes you there with coverage from both sides of the camera.

Waves of Change: Caribbean Airlines to Operate Air Jamaica Ahead of Imminent Sale

Brian Futterman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:32:57 +0000

An agreement to continue Air Jamaica operations under the Caribbean Airlines brand goes into effect next month, but the Jamaican government is now being forced to modify the terms of the deal in anticipation of even bigger changes for the region.

Crazy Fokkers: 100-Seat Airliner Market to Get More Crowded Thanks to Dutch Cash Injection

Matt Molnar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:36:28 +0000

A group of investors which has been attempting to restart the Fokker assembly lines for over a decade has secured a crucial development loan from the Dutch government.

Turkish Airlines Orders 20 Boeing 737s

Matt Molnar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:43:22 +0000

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized a deal for 20 next-gen 737 aircraft fitted with Boeing's new Sky Interiors.

On This Day in Aviation History: March 7th

Phil Derner Jr. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:01:49 +0000

The X-15 exceeds Mach 4 in 1961, MC Garlow, becomes the first to fly a million jet miles, A British engineer flies in an inflatable airplane, and the crashes of Northwest Flight 307, Garuda Indonesia Flight 200 and a Skymaster Airlines 707.

On This Day in Aviation History: March 6th

Phil Derner Jr. — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:01:36 +0000

Hooters Air begins operations, the crash of Air Algerie Flight 6239, a transcontinental speed record set by an SR-71, Japan flies the world’s heaviest passenger, a Sikorsky Sea King sets a distance record and more!

Allegiant Purchases Six Boeing 757s for Hawaii Service

Mark Lawrence — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:04:01 +0000

Allegiant Air service will soon extend beyond the mainland to Hawaii, thanks to the purchase of six 757s to be delivered over the next two years.

Southwest Shows Interest in Buying LaGuardia and National Slots if Delta and US Complete Swap

Julie Vessigault — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:18:42 +0000

Some scarce flight slots at LGA and DCA will hit the market if Delta and US go along with the DOT's stipulations for their slot swap, and Southwest seems to be interested in scooping some up.

Man Arrested for Getting Off After Taking Off Aboard Southwest Flight

Brian Futterman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:48:08 +0000

Some passengers really do LUV Southwest: a Delaware man was arrested and charged with obscene and indecent exposure in Denver after he dismounted a flight on Monday.

Boeing Hires Atlas Air to Take Over Dreamlifter Flying

Mark Lawrence — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:49:38 +0000

Atlas Air will soon assume the flying duties for Boeing's fleet of Dreamlifter cargo aircraft, a contract currently held by Evergreen International.

On This Day in Aviation History: March 5th

Phil Derner Jr. — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:01:22 +0000

Southwest Airlines Flight 1455 overruns at Burbank, launches of Landsat 3 and Explorer 2, crashes of BOAC 911, Palair Macedonian 301, Lake Central, first flight of the Spitfire and lots more.

Catch Me If You Can: Fake Airline Pilot Arrested

Brian Futterman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:41:34 +0000

A man who flew hundreds-of-thousands of passengers aboard airliners all across Europe for over a decade has been arrested after it was revealed he is not a licensed pilot.

Boeing NewGen Tanker Enters Air Force KC-X Competition

Matt Molnar — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:33:11 +0000

Boeing's pitch for the US Air Force's latest tanker competition will be a 767-based jet retrofitted with displays from the state-of-the-art 787 flight deck, among other improvements.

Amerijet Receives First of Two Boeing 767 Freighters

Mark Lawrence — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:43:43 +0000

Miami-based Amerijet has leased its first two wide body freighters to compliment its fleet of Boeing 727s.

On This Day in Aviation History: March 4th

Phil Derner Jr. — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:01:36 +0000

American Airlines begins DC-4 cross country flights, US and America West merge reservation systems, the Hindenburg takes its first flight, Herbert Hoover becomes the first civilian to break the sound barrier, the crashes of Canadian Pacific 402 and Caledonian 153 and more!

Sully’s Final Departure: Miracle on the Hudson Hero Flies Into Retirement (w/ Photos)

Mark Lawrence — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:47:17 +0000

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, a national hero for his successful water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River, completed his final airline flight today, entering retirement following a 40 year career as a professional pilot. We bring you photos of his last departure out of Ft. Lauderdale.