The Logbook: Northwest Overfly, Chapter 683
More attempts to place blame on ATC in the Northwest Minneapolis overfly incident. Ryanair is skipping out on a Boeing deal, the 787’s MTOW is increased, Pakistan receives the first Saab 2000 AEW and Swiss to start ZRH-SFO.
Plumbers in the Sky: The Demise of the Flight Engineer
Some airlines still require flight engineers, but not as many as before. While they may be gone as a profession, they are certainly not forgotten.
Philippines Hoping Aviation Safety Reforms Lead to Removal From US and EU Blacklists
Officials in the Philippines are hoping to repair the country's air safety rating with US and European authorities.
Rescuers Locate Crashed Sukhoi Superjet On Indonesian Mountain
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 that crashed in Indonesia on Wednesday has been located by rescuers.
Today in Aviation History: October 23rd
A number of firsts today: First heavier-than-air flight in Europe, first use of a plane in warfare, first transcontinental service between New York and Los Angeles, an American Airlines DC-3 collides with a B-34 bomber, and mor...