Farnborough International Airshow 2014 Wrap-up: Day One
The 2014 edition of the Farnborough International Airshow was kicked off on Monday morning with announcements from airframe and engine manufacturers large and small.
The New Geography of Hubs
US airlines have cut costs, slashed workforces and, largely, evolved to fee-based revenue models. But one of the biggest, and sometimes overlooked, changes was the consolidation and retrenchment of hub airports since 2000. Whil...
More FAA Projects Halted Nationwide as Partial Shutdown Continues
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday announced additional "stop work orders" throughout the nation for the second day, as Congress failed to pass legislation on Friday giving the FAA the authority necessary for work t...
Polish President Killed in Plane Crash with 95 Others Near Smolensk, Russia
All 96 passengers onboard a Polish Air Force jet including President Lech Kaczynski were killed when it crashed near Smolensk, Russia.
Latest 787 Glitch: What Happens When The Wrong Extinguisher Is Fired?
On Wednesday, reports started to trickle in that The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had yet another glitch that airlines needed to sort out. No, it was not related to the lithium-ion batteries again, but something you will find on just ...