Over the Edge: How Safe Are LaGuardia’s ‘Short’ Runways?
For decades, La Guardia Airport has been known for its short runways. Are they truly safe for us to takeoff and land on?
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 ...
FAA Scrutinizing Skydiver Sex Stunt, ANA Smacks New 787 Into Jetbridge: Final Call
ANA accidentally bumped their first 787 into a jetbridge, the FAA investigates the safety of two skydivers having sex in a plane, a Virgin Australia is blown away by a Qantas 747's jetblast, and more...
China to Build 56 New Airports in Next 5 Years
The Civil Aviation Administration of China on Thursday announced that 56 airports will be constructed in the next five years to expand the country's transport capacity.
Gone Gliding – Part One
Glider pilots try to copy the birds when we’re centering on a thermal – a nice tight turn, feeling the lift happening from a wing lift or a bounce.