PHOTOS: Onboard Kermit the NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion
JFK AirTrain Partial and Full Closures For Next Six Weeks
The JFK AirTrain may not have the greatest of reputation with frequent fliers, but on most days, it is by far the easiest and best way to get to JFK. Starting this past weekend and for the next six weeks, however, the AirTrain ...
To HEL And Back: A Review Of Helsinki Airport
Imagine all the negative aspects of your typical airport, lets say JFK. Old overcrowded terminal buildings, long customs lines, expensive wifi, and grumpy staff. Now take those aspects, and pretend they no longer existed. This ...
How Ya Doin’? Visiting Newark’s FAA Control Tower
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport. Here's a look at how they do things in one of the nations busiest control towers.
End of The Plain Plane? Contemplating The Future of Airliner Design
The basic design of the jet airliner has remained unchanged for the last 50 years. New technology and the quest for fuel efficiency may lead to new design innovations.
Under Pressure: The Ups and Downs of Flying High
Flying high above the earth where the air is thin, the human body requires enough oxygen to keep it functioning. But how exactly are the necessary oxygen levels provided, and what happens when aircraft pressurization systems fa...