Alitalia sale delayed by Italian government
The government of Italy has extended the deadline for potential buyers to bid on its national flag carrier Alitalia. Rome stated last May that it would provide a €600 million loan to keep the airline…
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Watch Boeing 747 Supertanker rain retardant on California wildfire
Check out this story and videos on the California wildfires being attacked from the air! Boeing 747 Supertanker
Delta Air Lines claims it won’t pay Bombardier import duties
Delta Air Lines has stated that it will not pay import duties on the Bombardier CS100 jetliners that it has on order. The aircraft was recently hit with a 300% import tariff by the U.S.…
Air France–KLM enters joint venture deal with Vietnam Airlines
Air France–KLM has entered into a new joint venture deal with Vietnam Airlines. The joint venture is set to begin in November, and is pending the approval of authorities. The two airlines currently have a…
Aegean Airlines adds new routes
Aegean Airlines, Greece's largest air carrier, has announced that it plans to add 18 new routes and 11 new destinations to its network in 2018. The 11 new destinations to be added from Athens are…
Southwest Airlines looks to Hawaii
The rumors are mounting that Southwest Airlines will start flying to Hawaii as soon as 2018. The airline views Hawaii as an important opportunity for growth, with CEO Gary Kelly stating that "Hawaii is a…
75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo
It was 75 years ago today that Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders set off from the carrier USS Hornet to launch the first bombing attack of World War II on Tokyo, Japan. On April 18,…
Used A380 aircraft set to potentially flood the market?
Used A380 aircraft set to potentially flood the leasing market? Rumors in the used aircraft marketplace indicate that Singapore Airlines may start returning the super jumbo jets next year. This would be the first time the second hand demand…
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Colorado Railroad Museum on Friday Pic of the Week
Colorado Railroad Museum continues the train theme today on the Friday Pic of the Week. The museum is a great place to visit if you ever have some free time in the Denver area. Located at 17155…