Today in Aviation History: October 29th
The US Dept. of Justice approves the Delta/Northwest merger, John Glenn becomes the oldest man to enter space, a plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashes, and more...
Air Travel Growth Strong In Asia and Middle East But Remains Flat Overall
The slowdown in global air travel growth continued in September according to new figures released by the IATA.
Allegiant to Begin Flights Between Myrtle Beach and Three New Midwest Destinations
Best known for connecting small markets with popular tourist hot-spots, the self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will soon link to Myrtle Beach from Youngstown, Ohio, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Knoxville, Tenn.
How the Ice Fighting Technology on Your Plane Makes Winter Flying Safe
Icing on baked goods is delicious. Icing on a plane can kill you. Unfortunately, many have died as a result, but the lessons learned have made preventive measures a piece of cake.
Turbulence: Everything You Need to Know, Part 2
Patrick Smith delves into wake turbulence, explaining the various factors behind this airborne phenomena and how pilots protect against the dangers of wake upsets.