Fact Time: Wednesday’s Ameristar MD-83 Overrun in Detroit
A chartered Ameristar MD-83 carrying the Michigan men's basketball team overran the runway at Willow Run Airport yesterday. Here are the current facts regarding the accident.
Top 10 Posts of the Week: Superjet Crash in Indonesia, Dreamliner Visits DC and More
Lots of attention on the Sukhoi Superjet tragedy in Indonesia, while the Boeing 787 Dream Tour flew into Reagan National, a man tried to smuggle too many cats and a new underwear bomb plot. Plus, the week's top 10 NYCAviation M...
De-Icing: Why Are They Spraying Our Jet?
If you’ve flown in cold weather, you have probably seen an aircraft being de-iced. Here's why they were washing your airplane with slimy green goop.
Flying High With the Boeing 787 Dream Tour
Step aboard Boeing's flying international road show for a rare experience aboard the new 787 Dreamliner.
The Premium Economy Question: Is it Worth It?
Several US airlines now offer customers a Premium Economy option with more legroom and amenities. Do passengers think it's a good value? And is it effective for the airlines' bottom line? Columnist Edward Russell investigates.