NTSB: Southwest jet had no obvious decay
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a statement saying the aircraft skin on the Southwest Airlines Co. aircraft that ended up with a hole in the fuselage earlier this week seems to be in good condition and there are no obvious signs of surface corrosion or mechanical damage. feeds.bizjournals.com |
AirTran is all smiles about Orlando
AirTran Airways has painted one its Boeing 717 aircraft to promote the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Orlando Makes Me Smile promotional campaign. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Boeing’s 787 slated for 2010 delivery
Boeing said its new 787 Dreamliner commercial jet is set to take its first flight by the end of this year, with first delivery expected in the fourth quarter of 2010, Boeing said Thursday in a statement. Fort Worth-based American Airlines has already ordered 42 Dreamliners. (AMR) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Report: Airlines to lose $11B in 2009
Worldwide airline losses will total $11 billion in 2009, the International Air Transport Association said Tuesday. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Christmas Island's underwater delight
CLEAR water, calm beaches, Avatar-like coral and the chance to swim with whale sharks prove there's more to Christmas Island than meets the eye. news.com.au |