A321 Delivered To American Airlines Becomes 1,500th Airbus In Revenue Service On The Continent

The number of in-service Airbus commercial aircraft in North America reached a new high of 1,500 following the delivery of an A321 to American Airlines on Friday. The company delivered its first North American-operated aircraft to U.S.-based Eastern Airlines in 1977 and has gone on to tally more than 2,000 orders with 25 airline companies and lessors in the region.

Flight To Depart On Friday With WWII, Korea And Vietnam Vets On Board

On Friday, Honor Flight Austin will depart Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for a special flight to Washington D.C. The flight will transport 34 Austin-area World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans to the nation’s capital to visit and experience the memorials built in their honor. This is the 46th Austin Honor Flight to date, and the sixth this year.

Normal Business Operations To Continue Throughout Restructuring

On September 15, 2017, Zetta Jet Pte. Ltd and its U.S. subsidiary, Zetta Jet USA, Inc., filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to seek to restructure their debt while continuing normal business operations.

UAS Experts From Major League Baseball, Department Of Justice, Department Of Energy And California Highway Patrol To Speak

Drone technology has advanced rapidly over the last decade and has become a valuable tool for many industries on a global scale. With commercial and hobbyist drones filling the skies, policymakers have increasingly expressed security concerns.  Drone World Expo will feature two powerful panels focused on security, both of which are comprised of an impressive list of stakeholders who will share their insights. 

Returns To Geneva Where The Journey Began Last March

Having departed from Geneva last March, the Breitling DC-3 made its grand return to Switzerland after circling the globe, landing in Sion where 100,000 passionate enthusiasts had gathered to attend the Breitling Sion Airshow 2017. A new feat for this legendary plane still in perfectly flightworthy condition and which is celebrating its 77th birthday this year.

Four New Spacecraft Scheduled For Launch Beginning In 2020

Four of the latest set of Galileo navigation satellites will be launched on Ariane 6 rockets – ESA’s first contract to use Europe’s new vehicle. The launches are scheduled between the end of 2020 and mid-2021, using two Ariane 6 rockets – the configuration of Europe’s next-generation launch vehicle that is best suited to haul the two navigation satellites into their orbits at 23,222 km (approx 14,500 miles) in altitude.

Cessna 206 Was Attempting To Land On Campbell Lake

A film crew captured video of a Cessna 206 attempting to land on Campbell Lake just south of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday. The plane appeared to be briefly out of control, leading the videographer to say "she's going to crash", before returning to normal flight.

Online Publication Has Covered Warbirds Since 2012

Vintage Aviation Publications, publisher of Warbird Digest, has announced the acquisition of Warbirds News, the popular online news platform dedicated to warbird restoration and aviation museums.

Will Play A Central Role For For The Global Logistics Company

Intrepid Aviation has announced the acquisition of a new 747-8 Freighter (747-8F) from the Boeing Company on September 15. The aircraft was placed on long-term lease with AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), a part of the Volga-Dnepr Group, and one of the world’s leading air freight operators.

Animals Had Strayed Onto The Runway At Nehalem Bay State Park, Plane Occupants Uninjured

Two people aboard an airplane that was landing at Nehalem Bay State Park Airport in coastal Oregon were uninjured when the Vans RV8 they were aboard hit two elk that had wandered onto the runway. And while the people were OK, neither the animals or the plane fared so well.