British Airways Posts Slight Improvements During First Quarter, Despite Strike Action and Ash Crisis
British Airways on Friday reported an operating loss of some £72 million ($112.4 million), a slight improvement from the same period last year, despite strike action and the unprecedented volcanic ash crisis that canceled flig...
Why You Are Delayed: How Air Traffic Control Delay Programs Work
Flight delays happen for many reasons. Airlines can impose delays on themselves, or when weather hits, delays are put into place by air traffic control.
Parents of ‘Chick-Lit’ Author Killed in Ohio Plane Crash
The parents of a young author who made headlines in 2007 were killed when their Cirrus SR-22 crashed in central Ohio Sunday morning.
Video: Passenger Captures Engine Cover Shattering During Takeoff
TAM Airlines Flight 3317 was departing for Sao Paulo when the cowling doors gave way on its left-hand CFM56 engine. At least one of the doors proceeded to fly into the side of the fuselage.
A New Perspective on Aviation Safety, Post-9/11
Aviation accidents after 9/11 brought about a reminder of how we must all learn about and address aviation safety.