On This Day in Aviation History: May 4th
The "Superga Air Disaster" kills the entire Torino AC football team, US Airways joins Star Alliance, EAS Flight 4226 crashes after overshooting a runway and demolishing dozens of buildings, Lunar Orbiter 4 and Magellan space pr...
The Numbers Are In: U.S. Sets Records in 2016 for Most Airline Passengers and Safety
Last year's record of 900+ million passengers in the U.S. shows not only higher traffic, but an equally impressive safety record.
DARPA Space Robots Could Revive Dead Satellites
About 22,000 miles above the Earth, $300 million worth of retired satellites are simply taking up space in geosynchronous orbit. The DARPA Phoenix program might bring them back to life.
Blowup Girlfriends Fly Free On Southwest
A Twitter exchange clarifies the airline's policy on air-filled companions.
App Shootout: FlightRadar24 vs. Planefinder
Which app helps plane spotters track flights the best? NYCAviation looks at two popular live-tracking options: FlightRadar24 and Planefinder.