Russia Tests Advanced New Air-to-Air Missile
The Russian Air Force on Tuesday tested a new advanced tactical air-to-air missile built specifically for the MiG-31 fighter.
Fighter Jets Escort Alaska Airlines Plane to Seattle After Hijack Warning
Two F-15s escorted an Alaska Airlines flight to SeaTac Thursday after an anonymous caller told the FBI that a passenger could be a hijacker.
Small Plane Crash in Eastern Pakistan Kills Two
A pilot instructor and a trainee were killed on Thursday afternoon when a small plane crashed in the driveway of a house in eastern Pakistan, local media reported on Friday. There were no casualties on the ground.
Tiny Airports Take Off With Stimulus
The Federal Aviation Administration has now allocated all of its $1.1 billion in stimulus money for airport improvements. But the complex set of rules laid out in the recovery act has led to some counterintuitive results: The b...
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...