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.
Why An FAA Rule Change Won’t Stop Student Pilots
Aviation medical examiners will no longer issue student pilot certificates under a new rule adopted by the FAA. Unlike the old rules, starting on April 1 (yes, April Fool’s Day), these new certificates will never expire and s...
President Obama Honors Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
President Barack Obama traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Tuesday to honor the 30 U.S. troops who were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Saturday.
What’s Happening at LaGuardia?
Three major projects are about to change the face of LaGuardia: The Central Terminal Building replacement, the Delta Terminal C&D rebuild, and AirTrain LGA.
Possible Bomb Found on UPS Plane in UK, Other Jets Searched in Newark, Philadelphia
A bomb fashioned out of a printer ink toner cartridge has been found on board a UPS cargo plane in London as authorities report finding suspicious devices on UPS jets in Newark and Philadelphia.