FAA Boss Randy Babbitt Arrested for Drunk Driving, Takes Leave of Absence
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt took a leave of absence on Monday afternoon after police revealed he was arrested for drunk driving over the weekend.
One Dead After Small Plane Crashes Near Airport in South Carolina
A small plane crashed near an airport in South Carolina on Monday, killing the pilot, federal and local authorities said.
Plane Carrying Michelle Obama in Close Call with Cargo Jet at Andrews Air Force Base
A US Air Force jet carrying First Lady Michelle Obama was forced to abort its landing at Andrews Air Force Base when it came too close to a military cargo aircraft, according to a Washington Post report.
Airlines to See 78 Percent Profit Drop This Year: IATA
The International Air Transport Association on Monday further downgraded its 2011 airline industry profit forecast to $4 billion, which would represent a 78 percent drop compared to last year.
Colgan Air Responds to NTSB Report on Flight 3407
Colgan Air responded to the National Transportation Safety Board's findings on last year crash of Flight 3407 in Buffalo, NY. The report had placed blame squarely on the pilots, who did not respond properly to the stick-shaker ...