Pet Airways Takes Off from Republic Airport
With a full cabin of "pawsengers" on-board, Pet Airways launched its maiden flight today, taking off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island en route for Los Angeles.
FAA Approves 787 Battery Fix, Return To Service Imminent
On Friday afternoon, the FAA approved battery system improvements for the 787 Dreamliner, a move which enables Boeing to resume deliveries of the aircraft and get existing 787s back in the air. “FAA approval clears the wa...
COMMENTARY: Economy Class Done Right
When it comes to economy class gripes, it’s legroom, or lack thereof, that most people whine about. There’s less and less of it, as airlines cram in extra rows, eager to squeeze out every last penny of revenue in the face o...
Final Call: Are Boeing and Airbus Building Too Many Planes?
One leasing company CEO says Boeing and Airbus are unlikely to sell all the planes in their order book, a man is subdued after chanting "Allah akbar" on a plane, Continental's days are numbered, and more...
Final Call: Barefoot Bandit Gets 7 Years, Alaska Airlines Rescues Escaped Cat
The country's most infamous plane thief will soon be doing hard time, Alaska Airlines finds an escaped cat, a Hawaiian island hopper wants to fly to London via Illinois, and more...