Hold Short(comings)
In light of recent developments meant to enhance situational awareness and aviation safety on the ground, Brian Futterman discusses the nature of runway incursions and challenges the merits of adding to existing technology inst...
White House Swears Alien Spacecraft Have Not Visited Earth
In response to two petitions calling on the White House to disclose its knowledge of alien life forms, the U.S. government has said it has no evidence that any life exists outside our planet or that an extraterrestrial presence...
Today in Aviation History: February 18th
Aircraft industrialist Jack Northrop dies, the Space Shuttle Enterprise takes its first flight, four die in a terror attack on an El Al 707, the DC-1 is flown by TWA, Hawthorne Nevada 708 crashes, and more...
Russian President: Airport Management Should Be Held Accountable for Moscow Bombing
After describing the blast that killed 35 people at Moscow's busiest airport on Monday afternoon as a "well-planned terrorist attack", Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said airport management should be held accountable for lap...
Southwest Carries Most Passengers During 2009 Industry Downturn
In the midst of a 5.3% industry-wide decline in passengers, Southwest Airlines retained its crown as the nation's biggest carrier in 2009. American finished second overall while carrying the most international passengers.