The Premium Economy Question: Is it Worth It?

Several US airlines now offer customers a Premium Economy option with more legroom and amenities. Do passengers think it's a good value? And is it effective for the airlines' bottom line? Columnist Edward Russell investigates.
by Edward Russell
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Awesome Vintage Aviation Photos, Part Two: Chicago’s Midway and O’Hare

Join us as we celebrate the airports, airlines, and aircraft of yesteryear, through the vintage aviation photos of Bill Armstrong. This week: the Chicago airports of Midway and O'Hare.
by John F. Ciesla
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The first 747-8 Intercontinental slated for delivery under construction. Launch customer Lufthansa will be receiving this particular aircraft. (Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/NYCAviation)

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Ready to Roll, Hoping to Sell

Boeing’s newest variation on the classic jumbo is big and fresh—but will it make big bucks?
by John Harrell
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Photos: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Assembly Line

Here are some closeups from a rare cameras-allowed tour of Boeing's Everett, Wash. 787 factory, including the first 787 for United Airlines.
by Brandon Farris
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Trip Report: Ethiopian Airlines Economy Class

Four flights, 44 hours of flying, and one day trip to Ethiopian Airlines headquarters in Addis Ababa later, we've gathered quite a story about one of Africa's fastest-growing carriers.
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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