Photos: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Assembly Line
Here are some closeups from a rare cameras-allowed tour of Boeing's Everett, Wash. 787 factory, including the first 787 for United Airlines.
AirTran Flight 297: Terror “Dry Run” or Internet Hoax?
Two passengers were removed from AirTran Flight 297 on November 18th after one of them refused to turn off his cell phone. But is there more behind the story? An email circulating the web says it might have been a test flight f...
On This Day in Aviation History: February 8th
Freddie Laker founds Laker Airways, the FAA retires Amelia Earhart's aircraft registration, the first Boeing 247 takes flight, the crashes of Independent Air 1851 in 1989 and Eastern Air Lines 663 in 1965 and more...
Lesson in Safety: How Airlines Deal with Thunderstorms
The summer months mean thunderstorms across the US. How do airlines cope with these disruptive weather forces? An airline dispatcher gives us an inside look.
Delta, Air France KLM and Alitalia Slash Service Citing High Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines, Air France KLM, and Alitalia have announced a year-over-year 7 to 9 percent reduction in trans-Atlantic passenger capacity this fall as the airlines respond to a significant increase in jet fuel prices and fluc...