President Obama Touts Boeing’s Air Superiority During Visit to 787 Factory
President Barack Obama toured and spoke at the Boeing factory in Everett, Wash. on Friday before an audience of the airframer's workers and with three 787 Dreamliners as a backdrop.
Top 20 Most Popular Stories on NYCAviation in 2010
Remember 2010? It was our biggest year ever. Here's a look back at our most popular stories from the past 365 days, based on page views.
The Unintended Consequences of the “1500 Hour Rule”
The FAA recently raised minimum flight hour requirements for commercial pilots to 1,500 hours. Brad Tate explores whether this stricter hiring requirement truly benefits flight safety.
Swiss Plane Completes First Solar-Powered Overnight Flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, a Swiss solar-powered plane, completed the first non-stop flight on solar energy after flying 26 hours and 9 minutes. It was the longest flight at the highest altitude in aviation history, Solar Impuls...
Air France and Airbus Charged with Manslaughter in Flight 447 Crash
Air France on Friday was charged with manslaughter, just one day after Airbus was charged with the same offense, for the 2009 crash in the Atlantic Ocean that killed all 228 people on board.