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...
NASA’s Kepler Telescope Discovers Darkest Planet Ever
Astronomers have discovered the darkest known exoplanet, according to a report released by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics on Friday.
FAA to Fine American Airlines Record $25 Million for MD-80 Maintenance Problems
FAA officials are preparing to penalize American Airlines over wiring issues that forced the carrier to temporarily ground its entire fleet of MD-80 jets in 2008.
Palestinians Set to Begin Construction of New Airport in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday announced that it is ready to begin construction works for an International Airport in the West Bank, east of Jerusalem.
LaGuardia Airport’s Central Terminal Dilemma
A new effort is in motion to replace LaGuardia's long-outdated Central Terminal. But how long will it take? And can a new building improve the widely-hated airport's reputation?