Holding Up to Heavy Metal: What Airport Runways Are Made Of
A mile of runway can take you anywhere. We take a look beneath the surface to see how runways are engineered and maintained.
United Flight 232: Surviving the Unthinkable
On July 19, 1989 an engine explosion left United 232 with no hydraulics and no controls, leading to a crash landing where many of the passengers survived. Now 25 years later we look back at this extraordinary accident and exami...
Focus on the Fixed Base Operator: National Jets
NYCAviation recently paid a visit to Fort Lauderdale-based fixed base operator National Jets. While we were there, we got a special look into the services they provide and how they differentiate themselves from other FBOs.
AvGeek Lesson: Everything There Is To Know About Runway Numbers
Do those runway numbers mean anything? They sure do! We explain it to you and offer a little trivia in the process.
Brazil’s TAM Airlines Orders 25 Airbus Aircraft
TAM Airlines signed a firm order for 25 Airbus aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline's total Airbus order book to 176, Airbus said in a statement on Wednesday.