United, Continental Announce New Leadership for Combined Airline
Continental Airlines and United Airlines on Tuesday announced a new leadership team of the combined airline, reporting directly to current Continental CEO Jeff Smisek, who will serve as president and chief executive officer of ...
Four Engines vs. Two: The Surprising Mathematical Guarantee of Safety
One would think that an aircraft with additional engines would provide even better performance on normal takeoffs, but the extra engines actually reduces it.
Leaving St. Maarten – Enjoy Your Last Hours In Paradise
If you ever find yourself at the Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of St. Maarten, it probably means you are about to be leaving paradise. It’s time to stop thinking about which pristine beach you are going...
DEVELOPING: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Intentionally Diverted
Malaysia Airlines has lost contact with a 777-200 flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people.
Today in Aviation History: December 19th
The world's first airport opens near Paris, the last moon mission returns to earth, a Chalk's Ocean Airways crash is captured on video, and more...