It's been 75 years-that's three-quarters of a century-since the prototype of the Flying Fortress series took to the skies for the first time over Seattle, Washington.
For so many reasons, the B-17 Flying Fortress became an American icon.
For the majority of the developed world, the 1900’s issued in an era of rapid growth, industrialization and modernization. A fledgling airline industry grew rapidly from a loose federation of mail carriers, crop dusters and daredevils into a transportation giant threatening the Robber Baron railroads and offering the traveling public a new, exciting and luxurious way to move about the globe.
In Business Aviation's Largest-ever Order for High Speed Connectivity, Aircell High Speed Internet Coming to More Than 250 Aircraft in the NetJets Fleet
Aircell, the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity, today announced that NetJets Inc, the pioneer and unquestioned market leader in fractional aircraft ownership, will equip more than 250 of its midsize and large-cabin aircraft with Aircell High Speed Internet service.
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, issued the following statement in response to yesterday's release of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) First-Quarter 2010 report on airfares
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt warned that general aviation accident numbers are “…candidly, not where I or the folks in the FAA would like them to be.”
Progress toward a lower accident rate has constantly improved, but the goal set by FAA officials has not been met, he said. He said AOPA and Experimental Aircraft Association officials are working to help reduce the accident rate through safety programs.
an autogyro record attempt flight around the world
Piloted by Norman Surplus, the autogyro will cross 26 countries, flying over 27,000 miles / 43,000 kilometers, crossing deserts, mountains and oceans. Expected to take four months.
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