Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel
The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?
Airbus Sets New Production Records in 2010
Airbus on Monday announced that it had increased its production output for the ninth year in a row in 2010, achieving a new company record of 510 commercial aircraft deliveries.
Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Flights Across Belgium
Hundreds of flights across Belgium were cancelled on Tuesday afternoon after air traffic controllers went on a sudden, wild strike, officials said.
AirBridgeCargo Receives Russia’s First Boeing 747-8 Freighter
Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines on Thursday took delivery of its first of five Boeing 747-8 Freighters on order.
Space Travel’s Biggest Benefit – World Peace? Why We Must Venture Further
Why do we travel to space? What if there was a reason greater than technological advancements and finding a home on other planets? Dare we say...