On This Day in Aviation History: December 26th
A big day for the Russians, as Aeroflot begins Il-86 flights, the Tu-144 begins operations, and the first Soviet flight exceeding the sound barrier.
European Commission Calls for New Anti-Terror Air Passenger Data Program
The European Commission on Wednesday presented a proposal for an EU Passenger Name Record Directive to fight serious crime and terrorism, but with strict data privacy rules.
Delta 767 Leaves Winglet Embedded in CRJ at Boston Logan
The wingtip of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER clipped the tail of a Delta Connection/Atlantic Southeast Bombardier CRJ-900 at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday night.
Waking Up to the Issues of Pilot Fatigue: Part Two
The newly implemented FAR 117, which outlines flightcrew rest requirements, was a factor in the recent weather-related flight cancellations that impacted various US airports. NYCA Columnist Eric Auxier delves into some of the m...
Flying To Paradise Just Got Even Better!
Air Tahiti Nui celebrated 15 years of service in an event at Los Angeles International Airport yesterday. The airline has recently undergone a $17 million upgrade of its cabin which included the installation of seatback in-flig...