Airbus Helicopter Celebrates 50 Years of U.S. Operations
Grand Prairie — The whirring of helicopters filled the air as employees of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. celebrated 50 years of operation in the United States….
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Girls Soar Encourages Young Women to Pursue Careers in Aviation
Irving — Girls Soar Aviation Day encouraged girls to reach for the skies at the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 21….
The U.S. Airports Americans Love, and Love to Hate
The latest study from J.D. Power proves something you might have already suspected: Air travelers aren’t too happy. The 2019 North America Airport Satisfaction Study found that…
Royal Air Force Red Arrows Fly Over Fort Worth
Fort Worth — Fort Worth got a taste of the United Kingdom when the Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows performed a flyover above the…
MD-80 Retires Leaving Memories Behind
Arlington — The first Douglas Commercial DC-9 (Series 10) gained its airworthiness certification on Nov. 23, 1965. Delta Airlines first flew the plane in service…
Your next flight could be on a troubled Boeing 737 Max jet – here’s how to check and rebook
THOUSANDS of passengers are being sold seats on Boeing 737 Max aircraft despite there being no date for when they will return to service. Airlines…
LSG Sky Chefs workers protest at American Airlines headquarters
Fort Worth—LSG Sky Chefs union members protested outside the Fort Worth headquarters of American Airlines on Tuesday morning, Aug. 13 for higher wages and benefits….
Why the 737 Max grounding messes with airline schedules more than you think
Key Points Extended delays in getting Max in the air are difficult for airlines, since they work up to a year ahead of time coordinating…
A record 4.4 billion people traveled by air in 2018
Another year, another record number of airline passengers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported this week that 4.4 billion passengers traveled on scheduled flights…
Biggest Airport Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Domestic airlines transported 823 million passengers in 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Most travelers who pass through the nation’s airports harbor certain…