Astronaut Mark Kelly Announces Retirement from NASA
Astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of wounded U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, on Tuesday announced that he will retire from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on October 1 in order to focus on his fa...
Boeing Reveals Phantom Eye, Hydrogen-Powered Unmanned Airborne System
Boeing unveiled their new unmanned airborne system, the Phantom Eye, which is capable of reaching altitudes of 65,000 feet for as long as four days. The aircraft will be sent to the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air ...
Urban Legend Debunked: A330 Cockpit Video Shows Airbuses Do Not Fly Themselves
Here's a neat video from the cockpit of an A330-200 performing a nonprecision VOR approach to JFK's runway 22L on a windy day.
Approaches: Pilots Are Still Flying ‘Em!
In a day when the flight deck is filled with automation, pilots love the opportunity to grab the controls and navigate their airplane to a challenging yet safe landing.
Are Days Numbered for Montauk Airport?
An $18 million price tag combined with residential zoning and non-existent profits could mean MTP's days as an airport are numbered.