On This Day in Aviation History: July 30th

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.

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Photo Gallery: SkyFest 2010 at Fairchild Air Force Base

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!

July 27th, 2010 | Read more...

Meet Afghanistan’s First Air Traffic Controllers

After completing a training program created by the Afghan government, the ICAO and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan’s first fully-qualified air traffic controllers are manning the tower at Kabul International Airport.

July 24th, 2010 | Read more...

Disgruntled American Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Planes

A former American Airlines flight attendant has been indicted on federal terrorism charges after mailing threats to his old employer’s corporate headquarters.

July 23rd, 2010 | Read more...

Photo Gallery: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo

An amazing representation from multiple branches of the US Military bring thousands of people a ton of excitement including aircraft that span over five decades. Photographers Jeremy Lindgren and David Lilienthal bring you all of the action.

July 20th, 2010 | Read more...

Prank Video: Pilot Pretends to Faint, Friend Freaks Out

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

July 30th, 2010 | Read more...

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

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.

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

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.

July 30th, 2010 | Read more...

Condor Announces Interline Agreement with Mexicana

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

July 29th, 2010 | Read more...

FAA Closes Airspace Over Chelsea Clinton Wedding

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.

July 29th, 2010 | Read more...

Delta Announces New Connecticut Flights to Las Vegas and Washington

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

July 29th, 2010 | Read more...

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

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

July 29th, 2010 | Read more...

On This Day in Aviation History: July 29th

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.

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Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Arizona

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

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

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

July 28th, 2010 | Read more...

Brazil’s TAM Airlines Orders 25 Airbus Aircraft

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.

July 28th, 2010 | Read more...

Boeing Reports 21% Profit Decline in Second Quarter

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

July 28th, 2010 | Read more...

On This Day in Aviation History: July 28th

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.

July 28th, 2010 | Read more...

Passenger Plane Carrying 152 Passengers Crashes in Islamabad

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

July 28th, 2010 | Read more...

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