United, Alaska Airlines Launch First Biofuel-Powered Commercial Flights in US
It’s a historic week in aviation in the United States as both Unites Airlines and Alaska Airlines make maiden commercial voyages powered by biofuels.
United to fly Houston-Chicago on Solazyme biofuel
United Airlines, the world's largest air carrier, will make the first U.S. commercial flight using an advanced biofuel on Monday, algae-based biofuel maker Solazyme Inc said.
Package Explodes at Chicago O’Hare Airport
A package exploded at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, injuring a baggage handler and causing minor delays.
United Continental Earnings Fall on Fuel, Merger Costs, Shares Slide
United Continental Holdings, Inc. on Thursday reported its net income plunged 23.4 percent year over year as fuel expenses and merger-related costs weighed down its performance.
United, US Airways post profits, say demand strong
United Continental Holdings Inc and its rival US Airways Group Inc said on Thursday their quarterly profits were battered by soaring fuel costs, but travel demand appears to be robust despite gathering economic threats.
United, US Airways Manage Profits Despite Fuel Rally
United Continental Holdings and its rival US Airways Group on Thursday said their quarterly profits were battered by soaring fuel costs, but travel demand appears to be robust, undeterred by gathering economic threats.
United, US Airways manage profits despite fuel rally
United Continental Holdings and its rival US Airways Group on Thursday said their quarterly profits were battered by soaring fuel costs, but travel demand appears to be robust, undeterred by gathering economic threats.
Boeing Dreamliner 787 Debut: What was the Maiden Journey Like?
After a three year delay, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes its first commercial voyage from Narita airport in Tokyo to Hong Kong.
American Air's parent AMR posts loss on fuel costs
AMR Corp, parent of American Airlines reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss as the company felt the effects of high fuel costs and volatile foreign exchange rates.
Boeing Expects More Dreamliner Cancelations but Sees Growth in South Korea
Airplane maker Boeing predicted Tuesday that more sales cancellations were on the horizon for its Dreamliner 787 after a Chinese airline cancelled orders, however they expect large growth in the next 20 years in the Northeast Asia market.
Chicago O’Hare Ranked Most Dangerous U.S. Airport [LIST]
Chicago O’Hare, Cleveland Hopkins, and Los Angeles International named most dangerous U.S. airports.
United-Continental can merge flights: court
Pilots at United Airlines lost on Thursday in their bid to postpone the integration of flight operations with Continental Airlines, an essential step to completing the 2010 merger of the two carriers.
Pilots Question United Continental Merger Issues in Wall Street Protest
More than 700 Continental and United Continental pilots took to Wall Street on Tuesday to protest slow contract negotiations and misinformation regarding merger integration.
Boeing Dreamliner Takes Flight: Why the 787 Will Win
Boeing's first delivered 787 Dreamliner has taken flight. The jet, sold to All Nippon Airways, took off from Boeing's manufacturing facility on Tuesday, heading for Japan for use in commercial air travel.
787 Dreamliner: 5 Reasons Boeing's Big Bet Will Win
Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways and a company vice president told employees in a ceremony they are part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It's a signature moment for the company, aviation, the flying public, and even America.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: The Next-Generation in Flight Has Arrived
Boeing delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to Japan's All Nippon Airways Monday, in what is perhaps Boeing's most anticipated debut since the delivery of the first 747 jumbo jet in 1970.
Brand Expert: Hewlett-Packard Needs a Name Change
One of the first things new Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman ought to do is change the company name, brands expert Clive Chajet told IBTimes.
United to Reward Big-Spending Frequent Fliers in Revamped MileagePlus
United Continental Holdings Inc. unveiled its revamped MileagePlus Frequent Flier Program that rewards big-spending travelers.
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It's a Bird, it's a Plane, it's... Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was forced to slide down the emergency chute out of United Airlines Flight 586 at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Evacuated From Flight at Dulles
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was forced to slide down an emergency chute to evacuate a flight at Washington's Dulles International Airport due to a fire. She was evacuated safely, officials said.
Google Fixes World Trade Center Flight Blunder
Google's new airline search engine, which aggregates flight information from desired destinations, showed the World Trade Center as an airport option for New York City.
Obama, Bush Pray, Reflect with Mourners to Honor Those Lost [PHOTOS]
President Barack Obama with former President George W. Bush commemorated the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place in New York City, Washington, D.C. and in Shanksvillle, Pa. on Sept. 11, 2001.
Flight 93, 9/11 and the Fighter Pilot Who Almost Sacrificed Her Life
On the morning of 9/11, rookie fighter pilot Lt. Heather Lucky Penney put her jet on a crash course with United Arlines Flight 93
9/11 Fighter Pilot Recounts Chasing Hijacked Plane, Being Asked to Kamikaze
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon had already been struck when newly minted fighter pilot Lt. Heather Lucky Penney took to the sky on the morning of 9/11, determined to bring down a fourth plane that was hurtling toward Washington, D.C.
Yahoo’s Bartz Ouster was Tactless, Especially for Female CEO, Experts Say
Yahoo’s summary firing of CEO Carol Bartz knocked out one of the most visible women CEOs but also showed a phenomenon called the “glass cliff,” a technology professional women’s association said.
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