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...
Nor’easter Spurs Over 1,000 Flight Cancellations
Over 1,000 flights to and from northeast airports were cancelled Wednesday as a winter storm approached the region with strong winds, snow and rain.
Where to Watch Space Shuttle Enterprise Fly Over New York
A once-in-a-lifetime flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise mated to the back of the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier will be visible to millions of people they fly over much of the New York City area at low altitude before landing a...
Cathay Pacific Orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 Widebody Jets
Cathay Pacific Airways on Tuesday agreed to buy 10 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the plane type's launch customer.
Virgin America’s New City: Philadelphia
Virgin America on Tuesday will announce Philadelphia as the airline's latest destination, with three daily flights to Los Angeles and two daily trips to San Francisco.