Developing: Smisek Out Amidst United Airlines Management Shakeup
After the close of the markets on Tuesday, United Airlines announced a major shakeup in its executive ranks. The airline's CEO Jeff Smisek is out, along with a pair of vice presidents.
FAA Proposes $1.9 Million Fine Against Colgan Air Over Improper Cabin Crew Fire Training
Colgan Air has been assessed $1,892,000 in penalties by the Federal Aviation Administration for operating flights staffed by flight attendants who were not properly trained in the operation of the planes' cabin fire extinguishe...
TSA Removes X-Ray Body Scanners From Major Airports
The TSA has been removing X-ray body scanners from airports and replacing them with machines that radiation experts believe are safer.
At Least 5 Killed as Plane Ditches on River in Siberia
At least five people were killed and 20 others were injured when an Angara Airlines passenger plane crashed into a river in Siberia Monday morning, the regional airline confirmed. It is feared the death toll could rise.
On This Day in Aviation History: November 1st
Space Shuttle Columbia completes two important missions, SAS bans smoking on many flights, X-15 sets a speed record, United Flight 629 is bombed and more.