Indictments Today in 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK
On Thursday, the FBI arrested five suspects believed to have taken part in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK, made famous in the film "Goodfellas".
MIT-Designed, Fish-Shaped Airliners Could Burn 70% Less Fuel
A team of MIT researchers has unveiled their aircraft designs for NASA's N+3 initiative, an engineering study intended to help define the next three generations of commercial aviation while reducing fuel usage by 70% and NOx em...
American Airlines and Parent Company AMR File for Bankruptcy
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, announced on Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Cap’n Dillon’s Ecstatic Adventure!
NYCA columnist Eric "Cap'n Aux" Auxier takes flight with Dillon, a young man with cerebral palsy who pursues his dream of flight.
The Plane Spotters Toolkit
So, you have decided to start plane spotting. That’s great, welcome to our hobby! You have already picked out a great camera and lens, but what else do you need to become a master plane spotter? Sure, you could just sit near ...