FAA Boss Randy Babbitt Arrested for Drunk Driving, Takes Leave of Absence
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt took a leave of absence on Monday afternoon after police revealed he was arrested for drunk driving over the weekend.
NORAD Scrambles F-16s Over Washington, D.C. After Commuter Jet Loses Contact with Air Traffic Control
Two fighter jets responded to Washington, D.C. on late Friday morning when a small passenger plane failed to make contact with air traffic control.
Qatar Airways Announces Flights to Benghazi, Libya’s Former Rebel Capital
Qatar Airways on Monday announced it will soon start regular flights to the Libyan port city of Benghazi, which served as the country's rebel capital until they took over Tripoli earlier this year.
Boeing Phantom Ray UAV to Fly Atop NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
Boeing announced today that the Phantom Ray, a stealthy, unmanned combat aircraft, will soon travel on the back of a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, making it the first non-Shuttle to be transported aboard the SCA.
Qantas Airbus A330 Cockpit Fire Forces Emergency Landing
A Qantas plane was forced to make an emergency landing in north Queensland, Australia on Wednesday after a fire broke out in the aircraft's cockpit.