Indian airline fires 9 overweight crew members
NEW DELHI - Nine flight attendants who couldn't meet the weight standards of India's national airlines have been fired, an official said Tuesday.
Nations:India Source:(AP)
2009-01-06
Fossett Decides to Continue Aviation Quest
Adventurer Steve Fossett decided Saturday to try to complete his nearly 27,000-mile journey to break aviation's distance record, despite losing fuel during takeoff.
Nations:U.S. People:Steve Fossett
2006-02-11
Record-Seeking Aviator Passes Halfway Mark
Adventurer Steve Fossett approached the western coast of North America in a lightweight experimental airplane Friday as he entered Day 3 of his quest to break aviation's distance record.
Nations:India Mexico Japan People:Steve Fossett
2006-02-10
Fossett soars over China in record global flight bid
US aviator Steve Fossett soared over China after clearing India and Bangladesh in his Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer in his solo bid to set a new global benchmark for the longest flight.
Nations:U.S. Bangladesh Saudi Arabia India China People:Steve Fossett
2006-02-09
Flight-Distance Record May Be Hard to Beat
Aviation adventurer Steve Fossett says he isn't sure he'll succeed in his quest to break the 20-year-old record for the longest flight.
Nations:U.K. U.S. People:Steve Fossett Richard Branson
2006-02-06
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