September 18, 2015 12:00 am ET
September 15, 2015 8:15 pm ET -
The Inauspicious “Curse” of Flight 191
What’s in a flight number? Most flight numbers are assigned based on one of two factors; the route of the flight, such as short haul and long haul, or based on the operator of the flight, for example "American Eagle…
September 14, 2015 8:15 pm ET -
Airbus Opens First US Plant in Alabama
In an effort to compete for American customers on Boeing's home turf, Airbus has officially opened its first factory in the United States. Built in Mobile, Alabama, this brand new 53 acre facility will be tasked with building A320-series aircraft for…
September 12, 2015 6:22 pm ET -
PHOTO STORY: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside American’s Hub at MIA
Along with being the gateway to Latin America, Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the world’s most bustling airports. In 2013 it was ranked the 10th busiest airport in the United States, as well as the 2nd busiest for…
September 12, 2015 12:30 am ET -
American Uses Wrong Aircraft to Fly to Hawaii
Just this weekend news emerged that American Airlines Flight 31 performed service from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu International Airport without its mandatory Extended Twin-Engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) rating. The aircraft, an Airbus A321-200 registered as N137AA, flew the route…
September 11, 2015 9:45 pm ET -
The 777-200: A Recap of Recent Incidents
Since Tuesday's accident at McCarran International in Las Vegas the 777-200 has been involved in fourteen prior aviation accidents and incidents since its first flight back in 1994. As of today, over 1200 Boeing 777 aircraft are in active service, flying for…