Virgin America CEO David Cush Chats Candidly About Airline’s Website Meltdown, Future of In-Flight WiFi
We sat down with Virgin America President and CEO David Cush to chat about the airline's recent IT meltdown, their reputation for raucous route launches and how many people really use in-flight WiFi.
Lion Air Commits to Buying Boeing 787 Dreamliners for New Full-Service Airline Batik Air [UPDATED]
Indonesia's Lion Air has committed to buying an undisclosed number of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the airframer announced on Friday. The new planes will be used by Batik Air, a new full-service carrier to be launched by Lion in 2013.
On This Day in Aviation History: November 13th
A day of firsts: The first balloon crossing of the Pacific, first space probe to orbit another planet, first true helicopter flight, and more...
Final Call: New Effort Launched to Locate Amelia Earhart’s Plane
Amelia Earhart's plane may be found yet, meet the most senior flight attendant in America, United goes to war with Southwest over international service, and more...
Crosswind Landings: Not As Scary As They May Seem
Crosswind landings may look dramatic or even unsafe. In reality, they are being performed by highly skilled pilots in a constantly changing environment. NYCAviation columnist David Williams examines various crosswind techniques...