Video: Tsunami Washes Over Japan’s Sendai Airport
An hour after a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake heaved the Pacific floor off the coast of Japan, security cameras captured the moment Sendai Airport was washed out by the ensuing tsunami.
FAA Downgrades Safety Ratings of Curacao and Saint Maarten, Current Flights Not Affected
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday announced that it had downgraded the safety ratings of the Caribbean island nations of Curaçao and Saint Maarten from Category 1 to Category 2.
March 17th in Aviation History: Hijacker Kills Eastern Air Lines Pilot in Boston Hijacking Attempt
A hijacking attempt over Boston ends safely for passengers but not the first officer, Air Inter launches service in France, Linda Finch recreates Amelia Earhart's flight around the world, a JAL 747 makes the first nonstop Tokyo...
AeroGal to End New York-Ecuador Flights
AeroGal will discontinue its flights linking Ecuador to New York City and layoff 120 employees, according to a company statement.
In Ft. Lauderdale, A Hotel Is Demolished To Make Way For A New Runway
The next phase in the construction of Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport's new runway began recently with the demolition of a nearby hotel. That space was needed to ensure that aircraft have a sufficient safety area...