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Japanese Airport Halts Flights After Unearthing World War II Bomb
Nearly 100 flights were canceled Tuesday after a bomb believed to be from World War II was found near a runway at Sendai Airport.
The Why, How and Where of Flight Diversions
While diversions do happen frequently, the decision to land a plane perhaps hundreds or thousands of miles from its destination is not taken lightly. A look at why planes divert and how pilots, dispatchers and managers choose w...
Moscow Airport Bombing Kills At Least 30
A suicide bomber killed up to 31 people at Moscow's busiest airport on Monday afternoon, officials said, prompting a major security alert in the Russian capital.
How the Media Blew That Michelle Obama ‘Close Call’ Story: A Pilot’s Take
Blaring headlines of the First Lady's supposed brush with death were hysterically overhyped, says this airline pilot.
No Punishment for Harrison Ford: A Positive Sign for Aviation Safety Culture
Did Harrison Ford receive special treatment because of his celebrity, or is getting off without punishment SOP in aviation safety?