Is Qantas Really the Safest Airline?
Qantas history is scarred by at least seven fatal incidents prior to 1951, and the carrier has been perfect ever since. Its record is an outstanding one.
Losing an Engine on Takeoff: Abort It or Floor It?
Engine failure on takeoff. Yikes! David Williams teaches us how pilots deal with the frightening prospect and the training that goes into making sure everyone comes out alive.
Transportation Secretary Receives Recommendations on How to Address US Aviation Challenges
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday received recommendations from a federal advisory committee on how to address challenges faced by the U.S. aviation industry.
Yankees Pitcher Corey Lidle Crashes Plane Into City Building
A small plane flown by New York Yankees pitcher Corey Lidle crashed into a 50-story apartment building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at around 2:40pm today, killing both on board the plane.
Iceland Express to Start KEF-EWR on June 1, 2010
Beginning June 1, 2010, Iceland Express will fly from Keflavik, Iceland (KEF) to Newark New Jersey (EWR) four times a week using a leased 757-200 from Astraeus.