- More Than 900 Aircraft Will Be Needed Within Next 20 Years in Russia[Mar. 12, 2008]
The Russian airlines will need more than 900 passenger aircraft over the next 20 years in response to the strong growth in this market, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF).
- Video: New Era in Air Travel Under US-Europe "Open Skies"[Mar. 30, 2008]
- Video: Continental Airlines Plane Was "Bouncing Around"[Mar. 28, 2008]
- Video: Investigation Reveals "Truth" About US Air Marshals[Mar. 26, 2008]
- "Open Skies" Between U.S. and Europe Heralds New Era in Air Travel[Mar. 30, 2008]
The first plane has landed under the "Open Skies" agreement between the United States and Europe, heralding what many hope will be a new era in air travel.
- Emirates Denies Plans to Buy Japan's First Passenger Jet[Mar. 26, 2008]
On March 25, Dubai-based airline Emirates denied reports it is planning to buy a new regional passenger jet under development in Japan - the first such aircraft to be built in the country.
- Passport Check Procedures to Be Tightened at Japan's Airports[Mar. 30, 2008]
Japan's transport ministry will require all airlines to check the passports of passengers at the boarding gates of international airports as early as July, ministry sources said on March 29.
- 12 Killed in Ukrainian Helicopter Crash[Mar. 27, 2008]
Twelve of the 13 people on board the Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter that crashed into the Black Sea on March 27 have been killed, with the only survivor seriously injured, officials said.
- American Airlines Grounds 300 Planes[Mar. 26, 2008]
On March 26, American Airlines, the biggest airline in the U.S., grounded nearly 300 of its planes to conduct inspections to make sure they are safe.
- Video: Hundreds of Flights Canceled in US[Mar. 27, 2008]