The Unintended Consequences of the “1500 Hour Rule”
The FAA recently raised minimum flight hour requirements for commercial pilots to 1,500 hours. Brad Tate explores whether this stricter hiring requirement truly benefits flight safety.
SimpliFlying Awards Honor the Best Airlines in Social Media
The Annual SimpliFlying Awards for Social Media Excellence were held last Friday in Brooklyn, NY. Take a look at who was recognized and what they have done.
Photo Gallery: Flying the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Around Seattle
NYCAviation photographers Jeremy Lindgren and David Lilienthal were on board a World War II-era ferry flight from the the Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, Wash. to the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Five Years Later, Still a Miracle
On January 15th, 2009, US Airways flight 1549 ditched into the Hudson River after striking a flock of birds. Today, it is still a miracle.
Frontier’s New Livery: A Tribute to the Past, Present and Future
Frontier Airlines today unveiled a new livery that pays homage to its history, commitment to its customers and desire to move forward.