2012 Alaska Airlines Copper River Cook-Off
Why We Are Safe in the Storm
Winter weather poses a challenge to the airlines and pilots operating aircraft. Yet the airline industry maintains an excellent safety record despite the potentially hazardous conditions.
Photos: Cargo Plane Makes Gear-Up Landing at Boeing Field
No one was injured when a Fairchild Metro III landed without its landing gear at Boeing Field Thursday night, forcing the closure of the airport's main runway.
Last United 737 Flight Announced
After over 40 years as a reliable workhorse, United Airlines has scheduled their final 737 flight for October 28th.
On This Day in Aviation History: July 28th
65 years ago today, a B-25 bomber crashed into the upper floors of the Empire State Building, killing 14 people and maiming 25 others.
Researching Weather and Climate Change at 35,000ft
Over 40 years ago, airliners started being used to collect high altitude air samples for climate research. Today that research continues, and has been expanded to improve weather forecasting and also better understand the effec...