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Bombardier Q400 Flies In Biofuel Test Program

Aircraft Operated By Porter Airlines

The search for an alternative to petroleum-based jet fuel continues, and for the first time, a Bombardier Q400 aircraft will be flown using fuel from an oilseed crop as part of a new biofuel test program.

New TSA Administrator Visits Raleigh-Durham Airport

Talks With Employees, Highlights Top Goals For Agency

New TSA Administrator John S. Pistole visited Raleigh-Durham International Airport Thursday, as he continues a series of visits to airports and transportation facilities.

'LUV' Is In the Air, And On Its Way To Oshkosh

Southwest Airlines To Make AirVenture Maiden Voyage

Dallas-based carrier Southwest Airlines has announced it plans an additional stop this week in Wisconsin, and it's not at the usual gate in Milwaukee. This year, the "lovable" low-fare airline will be joining EAA for the first time at AirVenture 2010.

Blended Winglets For Air China, Allegiant Air

Allegiant Orders Wing Mods For 757s, Air China For 737s

Air China and Allegiant Air have both ordered Blended Winglets for current and future Boeing airplanes.

FAA Orders Inspections For Boeing 767 Pylons

Must Now Be Inspected After 8,000 Total Flights

The FAA is ordering U.S. operators of 138 Boeing 767 airplanes to reduce the initial pylon inspection time mandated in a September 22, 2005 AD from 10,000 to 8,000 total flights.

Delta, OBAP Fly 11th Annual 'Dream Flight'

Destination: Kennedy Space Center

Delta Air Lines and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) flew aspiring aviation professionals to the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL on the 11th annual "Dream Flight" Wednesday.