Under Pressure: The Ups and Downs of Flying High
Flying high above the earth where the air is thin, the human body requires enough oxygen to keep it functioning. But how exactly are the necessary oxygen levels provided, and what happens when aircraft pressurization systems fa...
Europe Airports Crippled By Snow For Second Straight Day
Hundreds of flights were cancelled across much of Europe on Monday as heavy snow and freezing weather gripped the continent.
Japan Airlines to Layoff 16,000, Retire 103 Aircraft, as Part of Restructuring Plan
Japan Airlines on Tuesday announced that it is planning to eliminate over 16,000 jobs, retire 103 aircraft, and discontinue 49 international and domestic routes.
Video: Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental First Flight Air-to-Air Footage
Boeing has released a new video showing the 747-8 Intercontinental in action after its maiden takeoff this past Sunday.
Virgin America and GoGo To Announce New Hybrid WiFi System Today
While a recent survey showed that a majority of passengers would give up an amenity for better in-flight WiFi, actually getting that better signal to the passenger is not an easy task. Last year, GoGo announced ATG-4, a higher ...