Plane Crash in Northwest Russia Kills 44
A RusLine Tupolev Tu-134 crashed on a road and burned while attempting to land in northwestern Russia Monday night, killing all but eight passengers on board.
The Aircraft Black Box: Is It Time For Video Recording?
Aircraft flight data and cockpit voice recorders have advanced dramatically in recent years. They have transitioned from an analog recording of a very small set of flight parameters, to advanced digital solid state recordings o...
Turkish Paramilitary Helicopter Crash Near Iraq Border Kills Four
A paramilitary helicopter crashed in southeastern Turkey late Sunday afternoon, killing four service members and injuring eight others.
Final Call: Miami Airport Lost and Found Up for Auction, Delayed Passengers Mutiny in Shanghai
The CDC is pretty sure no one caught rabies from a bat-on-a-plane, MIA auctions off its lost and found, Shenzen Airlines customers mutiny after a delay, Delta wants to buy a fuel refinery, and more...
Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel
The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?