Jun 23rd, 2005 · The parent company of Airbus is making a major push for a contract to build refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force. The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) has selected Mobile, Ala., as the site of an engineering and manufacturing plant.
Mar 3rd, 2005 · Millionaire aviator Steve Fossett is back over U.S. soil, on his way to completing what will be the first nonstop solo flight around the world without refueling. Could he have picked a shorter way around the globe? Slate contributor Daniel Engber offers an explainer.
Mar 3rd, 2005 · After 67 hours in the air, millionaire Steve Fossett lands his plane in Salina, Kan., becoming the first person to fly around the world solo without stopping or refueling.
Feb 1st, 2005 · Pilot Steve Fossett is scheduled to attempt a solo flight around the world next week without refueling. He's launching his bid from Salina, Kan., where residents are hoping the flight will put them into the history books.