Merger Mania!

Skyrocketing fuel costs will likely lead to several airline mergers this year. Unfortunately for fliers and shareholders, the history of airline mergers contains few positive notes.
by Tom Alfano

 
 

Departed Flights: 2009 in Review

An overview of airlines that started 2009 in the air, but will be greeting 2010 as a memory in airline history.
by Andy Bokanev

 
 

787: The Magic is Back

NYCA correspondent Tom Alfano is in Washington for the historic rollout of the first Boeing 787.
by Tom Alfano

 

 

Elinor Smith, Aviatrix of the Golden Age of Aviation, Gone West

Elinor Smith, the "Flying Flapper of Freeport", known for breaking many aviation records for either gender in the 1920s and 1930s, died on March 19th. Today, we celebrate her accomplishments and achievements by sharing with you...
by Julie Vessigault

 
 

Flying Blind

We’ve just landed, picked up the car, and after a short drive, we turn toward a huge looming sign that says “DC Jets, Home of the 717.” Yes, we are here to do a bit of flight simulator training in the 717.
by Mario J. Craig O.D.