Aviation Weather Hazards: Understanding Tornadoes
Tornadoes are perhaps the most recognized, feared and damaging progeny of thunderstorms. Resident NYCAviation meteorologist Adam Daum breaks down how tornadoes develop, how they're detected and how they impact air operations.
January 16th in Aviation History: Final Space Shuttle Columbia Launch, TWA Flight 3 Crashes
Space Shuttle Columbia launches for the last time, five B-52s begin a round-the-world-flight, actress Carole Lombard is killed in the crash of TWA Flight 3, and more...
European Union Bans Majority of Iran Air Planes
A majority of Iran Air's fleet was added to the European Commission's infamous List of Airlines Banned in the EU on Tuesday.
Alaska Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff After Eagle Gets Sucked Into Engine
An Alaska Airlines passenger plane was forced to abort takeoff on Sunday morning when an eagle was sucked into one of its engines, a spokesman for the airline said.
September 30th in Aviation History
Happy Birthday 747! Perhaps the most famous airliner in history rolled out on this date in 1968.