A medley of fascination and fear exemplifies my relationship with flying. My brain goes into overdrive at the thought of how risky flying can be, but I put aside any thoughts of a crash because I trust in the cutting edge technology used by Boeing and Airbus, the world’s two major aircraft manufacturers, to keep me safe.
FBI release 567 page document detailing 2018 stolen plane investigation
For about 70 minutes, 28-year-old man Richard Russell flew a stolen plane across the skies of Western Washington before crashing it into Ketron Island in Pierce County.
Why Aircraft Land On Their Rear Wheels First
Why airliners always land on their main landing gear first
Republic Airways’ Plane Pull to benefit children’s nonprofits
Carmel resident Amy Arnell is glad to see the Republic Airways Plane Pull returning.
The event was canceled the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The event benefits children’s organizations, and that is a very big passion of mine, being able to provide an opportunity for our employ
The event was canceled the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The event benefits children’s organizations, and that is a very big passion of mine, being able to provide an opportunity for our employ
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a horrific crash.
Japan plans to send SDF plane for Ukraine refugee aid this month
Japan plans to dispatch a Self-Defense Forces aircraft possibly within this month to help countries receiving refugees from Ukraine transport relief items, government sources say.
NCDOT program helps airports minimize wildlife risks to aircraft
RALEIGH — North Carolina airports report that birds and other wildlife strike aircraft an average of once a day. A wildlife hazard mitigation program operated by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation aims to reduce the risk of wildlife hazards by providing training and support…
Woman who was duct-taped to plane seat hit with record $82,000 fine
‘If you are on an airplane, don’t be a jerk and don’t endanger the flight crews and fellow passengers’
Defence Force commissions new air wing with nine-seater plane
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com The public will be better protected in the event of an emergency after the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) commissioned a new air wing to…
Crew Jailed After Finding Cocaine On Plane – AVweb
A Canadian charter flight crew has been in jail for two weeks in the Dominican Republic after reporting contraband it found stashed in the avionics bay of their CRJ 100. Pivot Airlines told the National Post the crew found 450 pounds of cocaine, worth $18 million, in the compartment. But rather than thanking them for […]
Divers recover Navy plane that crashed off Virginia coast
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (AP) — Navy divers have recovered an aircraft that crashed last month in the water off the Eastern Shore near the Virginia-Maryland line. The E-2D Hawkeye was conducting routine…
Divers recover Navy plane that crashed off Virginia coast
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (AP) — Navy divers have recovered an aircraft that crashed last…
Passengers revolt after plane is forced to land at different airport
Passengers on this international Jet Blue flight begged flight attendants to land early due to concerns about bad weather. Jet Blue releases a statement responding that the safety of their
Veterans memorial committee hopes seeks Air Force plane for display
Veterans memorial committee hopes seeks Air Force plane for display
Navy recovers plane involved in deadly crash on Eastern Shore
Navy divers recovered the plane by cutting it into sections and preparing each section to be lifted with a sling. A crane lifted each section out of the water, and barges transported the aircraft pieces offsite.
Plane crashes into roof of Idaho factory
Aircraft had taken off from Salt Lake City, Utah, an hour earlier
Perspective | The final word on boarding etiquette
Losing your patience won’t make the plane leave any faster.
From the Archives, 1935: Harbord beach plane dives into scrub
A beach patrol crashed into the scrub at Harbord, narrowly missing children playing nearby.
Safer take-off and landings with state-of-the-art radar and tougher windows – ScienceBlog.com
On 25 July 2000, a Concorde jet crashed upon take-off in Paris, killing 113 people. The cause of the accident was later identified as a metal strip on the
Your package was delivered on time? You’ve got this supply chain workaround to thank
To deliver goods to consumers more quickly, retailers and manufacturers are relying on cargo aircraft to bypass the logjam of ships and trains.
India’s aviation regulator bars 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying Boeing MAX planes
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd said on Wednesday the country’s aviation regulator has asked 90 pilots belonging to the airline to restrain from flying Boeing 737 MAX planes.
Woman praised for refusing to switch plane seats with “rude” mom and child
“Sad to say but some parents think the fact they have kids entitles them to all kinds of special treatment,” said one commenter.
Russian Cargo Plane with Nuclear Fuel for Paks Spent Five Days in Hungary
The Russian cargo plane that arrived at the military airport in Pápa, Hungary, from Moscow with nuclear fuel for Paks spent a total of five days in Hungary.