NORAD Scrambles F-16s Over Washington, D.C. After Commuter Jet Loses Contact with Air Traffic Control
Two fighter jets responded to Washington, D.C. on late Friday morning when a small passenger plane failed to make contact with air traffic control.
Turbulence: Everything You Need to Know, Part 1
Turbulence is far and away the number one concern of anxious passengers. Patrick Smith sheds light on the phenomena and how pilots handle turbulence in flight.
August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
LAN Flights Grounded by Flight Attendants Strike
LAN flight attendants began a strike on Tuesday morning alter refusing a deal offered by the airline, causing all flights to be canceled amidst anger and complaints from passengers.
Lonely Housewife Threatens to Blow Up Planes to Get Her Husband Off Work: Final Call
A Florida woman was arrested after threatening to bomb 10 planes, Embraer ditches plans to build a larger jet, United's Jeff Smisek tells all, and more...