Flying Through Clouds on the Ground: The Science of Fog
Meteorology Columnist Adam Daum gives us a clear understanding of fog: what the different types are, what causes it, and how it affects aviation.
FAA Administrator Babbitt Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest
In a statement published by the FAA late Tuesday afternoon, the agency's Administrator Randy Babbitt announced his resignation. Babbitt had been arrested for drunk driving over the weekend.
Boeing 787 Completes Certification Test Flights
What started as a dream back in 2004 with an announcement on Wall Street, All Nippon Airways and Boeing launched an all new aircraft that was then called the 7E7 Dreamliner. On Wednesday, the dream inched closer to reality, as ...
Sky Waitresses, The Forgotten Heroes
Flight attendants are often seen by passengers as little more than sky waitresses. However their duties go far beyond serving you a drink and some pretzels. Today, we take a look at why the triumphs and tragedies of flight atte...
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Parking Attendants Stole $400,000
Three parking attendants at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum annex have been charged with pocketing $400,000 in fees.