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NATA And Its Members Raise More Than $30,000 For Veterans

Money Raised Through Flag Pins For Veterans Project

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce the donation of more than $30,000 to veterans’ organizations raised through the 2014 NATA Flag Pins for Veterans Project. Earlier this year, NATA and its members developed the project to expand our support of our Nation’s veterans. Donations from this year’s project will support the Veterans Airlift Command and the Medal of Honor Foundation.

Gogo Receives FAA STC From The FAA For Boeing 757-200 And 767-400

Will Install Ku-Satellite Connectivity Service Aboard Delta Aircraft

Gogo has received STCs from the FAA to install its Ku-band satellite equipment on Boeing 757-200 and 767-400 aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines. Gogo now has five STCs for its Ku-band satellite service on Delta's international fleet; Gogo previously received FAA certification to install its Ku-band equipment on Boeing 747-400, 767-300 and Airbus A330 aircraft operated by Delta.

Norwegian Flies Norway's First-Ever Biofuel Flight

VIPs On Board For Milestone Flight

Norwegian has flown Norway’s first ever flight with biofuel. Norwegian’s flight DY631 from Bergen to Oslo took off Tuesday afternoon with almost 50 percent biofuel; a flight that emits over 40 percent less than an average flight with regular fuel.

Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 85 Years Of Service In Hawai'i

First Interisland Passenger Service Was Begun In 1929

Hawaiian Airlines, the pioneering carrier of the Pacific and one of the nation's longest-serving carriers, celebrated its 85th anniversary of continuous service for the islands Tuesday.

FAA Certifies Airbus A350-900

Follows EASA Certification By About Six Weeks

The FAA has certified the new Airbus A350-900, about six weeks following certification by EASA. The certification was announced Wednesday in Paris, according to multiple media sources.