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.
March 8th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 2 comments | ContinuedArchive for Matt Molnar
Turkish Airlines Orders 20 Boeing 737s
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized a deal for 20 next-gen 737 aircraft fitted with Boeing’s new Sky Interiors.
March 8th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 1 comment | Continued
Boeing NewGen Tanker Enters Air Force KC-X Competition
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.
March 4th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 2 comments | Continued
Little Kid Takes Over JFK Airport Control Tower
A recording of a young boy giving takeoff clearances to flights at JFK Airport has landed at least one air traffic controller in hot water with the FAA.
March 3rd, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 26 comments | Continued
United Airlines Twitter Account Hacked
It appears United Airlines’ Twitter account was hacked early Friday morning. Or not…
February 26th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 13 comments | Continued
Escaped Cat Forces Closure of Newark Airport Security Checkpoint
Kitteh mistakes X-ray for cheezburger masheen, makes hoomanz miss flite.
February 24th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 5 comments | Continued
Bayswater Point State Park, Popular Kennedy Airport Planespotting Location, to Close April 1st
A state park popular with planespotters for its prime views of JFK International Airport is slated to become a victim of massive budget cuts when the state’s new fiscal year begins April 1st.
February 24th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 0 comments | Continued
Boeing Delivers Refurbished E-4B ‘Doomsday Plane’ to US Air Force
One of the Air Force’s four “Doomsday Planes” has been returned to service following an eleven month overhaul by Boeing.
February 17th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 2 comments | Continued
AirTran’s Yummiest Plane Ever Honors Little Debbie Snacks
Adorned with cupcakes and a supersized image of Little Debbie herself, Little Debbie 1 is AirTran’s newest theme jet, painted to honor the 50th anniversary of Little Debbie Snacks.
February 12th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 2 comments | Continued
11 Photos Celebrating 10 Years of JetBlue
New York’s bluest hometown airline turns the big 1-0 today. Here are some of favorite photos of jetBlue in action. Happy birthday!
February 11th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 2 comments | Continued
Boeing’s Biggest Bird Takes to the Skies
The largest commercial aircraft ever built in the United States, Boeing’s 747-8 Freighter, made its maiden flight today, marking an important step forward in manufacturer’s groundbreaking, but aging, 747 product line.
February 8th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 13 comments | Continued
Photos: Boeing 747-8F Begins Taxi Tests
Boeing today commenced taxi testing of their new 747-8 Freighter in preparation for her first flight.
February 6th, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 1 comment | Continued
On This Day in Aviation History: February 2nd
First flight of the F-16, JAL begins its first international route, People Express folds and a Cebu Pacific flight crashes in the Philippines.
February 2nd, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 1 comment | Continued
On This Day in Aviation History: February 1st
Today marks the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, which killed seven astronauts. Other events include UAL’s emergence from bankruptcy, Boeing’s decision to discontinue the 727, and San Francisco’s first air ferry.
February 1st, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 0 comments | Continued
Dying Man Shares Previously Unseen Amateur Video of Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
A Florida man has shared some never-before-seen footage of Challenger’s catastrophic 1986 launch.
January 31st, 2010 | Matt Molnar | 48 comments | Continued
