Avia Blog

Combined, Brazil's and India's fighter selection could eventually comprise 400+ aircraft. President Lula has confused Brazil's buy, and some losers could abandon the fighter business.

Passenger revenue among U.S. airlines fell 15 percent in October compared to the same month last year, an industry trade group said Friday.

Beijing also plans to start flying a jet airlifter that is larger than the A400M

British Airways PLC and Spain’s Iberia SA talked up the benefits of a proposed $7 billion merger on Friday, dismissing criticisms that the deal could increase fares.

Before this $14,000,000 aircraft maintenance hanger built by VJS Lincoln for Hawker Beechcraft in Indianapolis could be certified it had to pass this fire suppression test in which the hanger was filled with 8.5 feet of foam in 90 seconds. Here is a video of that test.

Bigger than a battleship, its bow hardened with World Trade Center steel, the new USS New York is ready to carry Marines, their rotorcraft and landing craft to the fight.