American Airlines Offered a Single Operating Certificate, Completing Merge with US Airways
On April 8, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a single operating certificate to American Airlines and US Airways, signifying a major step in their integration process. For more than a year, over 700 employees re...
The Logbook: Indiana Jones 5 – Crusade for Meigs Field
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley calls Harrison Ford an "Elitist" for his comments on the closing of Meigs Field, and more...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings
Rarely is much attention paid to one of the most important design aspects of modern jet engines: The cowlings. Aviation safety expert David J. Williams explores the history and development of the modern engine enclosure.
JetBlue Meltdown Pilot Clayton Osbon Found Not Guilty By Insanity
Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot who suffered an in-flight meltdown in March was on Tuesday found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Plane Crash Forensics: The Reality of How Victims are Identified
There is no "CSI: Aviation." Identifying plane crash victims and returning them to their families is a long, tedious process that must be done right.