New Underwear Bomb Plot Thwarted by CIA, But More Bombs and Terrorists Unaccounted For
The CIA has broken up a new Al Qaeda plot to blow up an airliner using explosive underwear, the Associated Press reported Monday afternoon. An upgraded underwear bomb with an improved detonation system was seized by agents in Y...
Southwest Airlines Announces Entry into the Hawaiian Market
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly announced on Wednesday evening, the airline’s intention to apply for ETOPS certification of their Boeing 737-800 for service to Hawaii. Kelly said “A day long-awaited by our customers, ...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings
Rarely is much attention paid to one of the most important design aspects of modern jet engines: The cowlings. Aviation safety expert David J. Williams explores the history and development of the modern engine enclosure.
LOT Receives Europe’s First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines this month took delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Around the World in 80 Jumpseats
While the ability to travel for free is a definite perk of being an airline pilot, the ability to ride in the jumpseat is more of a necessary evil. It is small and uncomfortable, but it can also be the difference between a pilo...