Boston Bomber Planned Remote Control Plane-Bomb Attacks on Pentagon and U.S. Capitol
A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged Wednesday with plotting to launch airborne bomb attacks on the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Losing an Engine on Takeoff: Abort It or Floor It?
Engine failure on takeoff. Yikes! David Williams teaches us how pilots deal with the frightening prospect and the training that goes into making sure everyone comes out alive.
Not So Fast: Would 3rd Runway on Rikers Island Alleviate LaGuardia’s Ailments?
NYC wanting to close Rikers Island is bringing along the idea of adding a 3rd runway to LaGuardia, but does it pass the sniff test?
FAA Suspends Controller After Southwest Jet Close Call Over Florida
Federal investigators have suspended an air traffic controller in Florida after giving instructions to a Southwest Airlines passenger plane to check on an unresponsive small airplane, causing them to fly too close to each other.
Again: Cleveland Air Traffic Controller Suspended for Watching Movie on Duty
An air traffic controller in Ohio has been suspended after he was found watching a movie while on duty, the Federal Aviation Administration said on late Monday.