The Swiss-built Solar Impulse 2 airplane landed in the Indian holy city of Varanasi on Wednesday night for a quick “pit stop” in its solar-powered journey around the world. The 685-mile trip from Ahmedabad took about 13.5 hours, with Solar Impulse co-founder Andre Borschberg in the pilot’s seat for the entire time. After an overnight…
Ukrainian doctors have visited pilot Nadiya Savchenko in her Moscow prison for the first time since her capture nine months ago, Ukraine’s government said Saturday. She is charged with involvement in the deaths of two Russian reporters killed in a mortar attack. She denies the charges and says she was kidnapped and brought to Russia.…
American Airlines is flying in the big leagues now. The company is doing so well that its stock will join the prestigious S&P 500 after the market closes Friday, replacing pharmaceutical company Allergan (AGN) in the index that tracks 500 of America’s largest brands. CNN Money link
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Ukrainian doctors have visited pilot Nadiya Savchenko in her Moscow prison for the first time since her capture nine months ago, Ukraine’s government said Saturday. She is charged with involvement in the deaths of two Russian reporters killed in a mortar attack. She denies the charges and says she was kidnapped and brought to Russia.…
Hundreds of flights have been canceled in a strike by Lufthansa pilots at the German airline’s short- and medium-haul operations — the latest in a string of walkouts. Around 80,000 passengers are affected by the strike Wednesday that grounded some 750 flights, most of them domestic or within Europe. Link
We posted a few Santiago de Chile fares today. Those fares are actually a combination of a US – Mexico City fare + a $340 Mexico City – Santiago de Chile fare. For those with Avios, you can position from Los Angeles with Alaska Air, or on American from Dallas, Miami and Chicago for relatively…
FAA granted 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS) approval for the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, marking the first time a four-engine commercial passenger aircraft has gained 330-minute ETOPS approval. Link
“Again, we do apologize,” came over the intercom. Passengers on Delta flight 4507 From Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, knew something wasn’t right as soon as one of the pilots started talking on the intercom and the airplane started turning around. Link
The Pennsylvania State Police aviation unit currently housed at the Hazleton Regional Airport will relocate to the Avoca area, according to a state police spokesperson. Link
