On This Day in Aviation History: August 15th
On this day in 1945, Japan announces that it is surrendering to the Allies; in 1957, a USAF F-104 hits a new altitude record; the FAA is created by Congress, and more...
Southwest Airlines Reports 6.4% August Traffic Boost
Southwest Airlines Co. on Wednesday reported a 2.1 percentage points increase in load factor for the month of August, with a 6.4% rise in traffic compared to the same month last year.
Plumbers in the Sky: The Demise of the Flight Engineer
Some airlines still require flight engineers, but not as many as before. While they may be gone as a profession, they are certainly not forgotten.
Final Call: Ryanair CEO Taunts Laid-Off Spanair Workers, Ruff Times at Pet Airways
Flight cancellations are putting Pet Airways in the doghouse, Ryanair's O'Leary makes new enemies in Spain, on-board a USAF Osprey, EVA Air is flying new Hello Kitty jets, and more...
A New Perspective on Aviation Safety, Post-9/11
Aviation accidents after 9/11 brought about a reminder of how we must all learn about and address aviation safety.