FAA Forced to Furlough 4,000 Workers Saturday as Congress Fails to Pass Funding Bill
The US Federal Aviation Administration will furlough nearly 4,000 workers as of midnight Friday night/Saturday morning as a reauthorization bill expires without a needed extension from Congress.
Pentagon’s Biggest Air Transport Contractor Files for Bankruptcy [Updated]
Global Aviation Holdings, owner of charter carriers World Airways and North American Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday evening. Global says operations will continue without interruption.
Virgin America Completes Most Successful Quarter Ever
Virgin America on Friday announced its financial results for the second quarter 2010 in which the air carrier reported a record-setting performance.
Video: Nightline Storms An Airplane With Miami Police
Thursday's installment of Nightline opened with a segment about airport security and "Airport 24/7: Miami."
US Airports Investing Billions to Upgrade Dire State of Infrastructure
America's major airports have gotten a bad rap for aging, outmoded facilities. However, many airports have made large investments to meet the ever increasing demand for air travel.