Man Versus Machine in the Aviation World
As the amount of technology in aircraft has increased, so has the number of computers involved and the reliance on them for the aircraft's operation.
Delta Jet Grounded by Mouse at JFK
The captain of a Delta 767-400 refused to operate a flight to London after a mouse was seen running through the cabin.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings
Rarely is much attention paid to one of the most important design aspects of modern jet engines: The cowlings. Aviation safety expert David J. Williams explores the history and development of the modern engine enclosure.
Video: Antonov An-124 Loads Giant Concrete Pump in Atlanta for Delivery to Crippled Japan Nuke Plant
A Volga-Dnepr Airlines Antonov An-124 chartered by Japan's disgraced Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) landed in Atlanta on Friday to pick up a giant Putzmeister concrete pump for delivery to Japan.
United Flight Diverted to Boston Due to Bomb Scare
A United flight from Newark to Geneva diverted to Boston with a NORAD escort Tuesday night after a suspicious device was found onboard.