The Why, How and Where of Flight Diversions
While diversions do happen frequently, the decision to land a plane perhaps hundreds or thousands of miles from its destination is not taken lightly. A look at why planes divert and how pilots, dispatchers and managers choose w...
Russia Arrests Fourth Moscow Airport Bombing Suspect
Russia on Friday announced the arrest of a fourth individual over his suspected involvement in the terrorist bombing at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport.
F-22 Fighter Jets Intercept Two Small Planes Over New Jersey
Two private aircraft were intercepted by fighters over New Jersey Tuesday after violating a restricted area surrounding the United Nations.
Plane Crashes: The Media S***storm
What message is the mainstream media sending to the public after an event like plane crash, and why?
Emirates Places Record-Breaking Order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs Plus 20 Options
Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has ordered 50 Boeing 777s in a deal valued at some $18 billion at list prices, the companies announced on Sunday, the opening day of the 2011 Dubai Airshow.