Cubana to Resume Tupolev Tu-204 Operations
Cubana de Aviación is experiencing a severe crisis and has had to resort to using retired aircraft to continue its operations.
7/29/1963: Maiden Flight of the Tupolev TU-134
Today in Aviation, the prototype Russian-built Tupolev TU-134 (SSSR-45075) made its maiden flight in 1963.
1/02/1989: Maiden Flight of the Tupolev Tu-204
The Tu-204 was designed to replace the Tu-154, but sadly, due to the break up of the Soviet Union, the type did not enjoy the success of its predecessor.
9/08/2009: KD Avia Ceases Operations
KD Avia (KD) was a Russian scheduled airline based in Kaliningrad until 2009.
Air Koryo Resumes International Flights After Three-Year Pause
North Korean carrier Air Koryo has operated a commercial flight out of Pyongyang after a three-year hiatus.
Volga-Dnepr Requests Retrieval of Seized An-124 from Canada
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has officially approached the Government of Canada to discuss the return of a seized Antonov AN-124.
7/23/2004: Air Ukraine Has AOC Withdrawn
This is the story of the state-owned Air Ukraine (6U)and how a failed merger attempt led to the carrier's collapse.
5/19/2008: First Flight of the Sukhoi Superjet 100
Today in aviation, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 flew for the first time in 2008.
A City Without Wings: Berlin’s Missing Airline History
Airways takes a deep dive into the history of the airports in Berlin and why the German capital has not maintained a stable hometown airline.
Perspectives on Commercial Aviation Photography
Four commercial aviation photographers tell Airways how they capture stunning images of airplanes in motion.