Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel
The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?
What Happens Behind the Cockpit Door?
Passengers often wonder what goes on behind the closed door of the cockpit. Ericka Armstrong provides a glimpse into what pilots are doing during each phase of flight.
Video: Planes in Congo Use Narrow, Tree-Lined Road as Runway
We don't know much about this video, other than that it took place in The Congo. We do know that this isn't a runway.
Iran Air to Raise $1.2 Billion Over Coming Weeks Through Privatization
More than half of Iran Air will be sold to private investors by March 19th, the government-owned airline's managing director, Farhad Parvaresh, said on Friday.
Chechen Rebel Leader Claims Responsibility for Moscow Airport Bombing
Chechen Islamist rebel leader Dokka Umarov on Tuesday claimed responsibility for ordering a suicide bombing that killed 36 people and injured hundreds more at Moscow's busiest airport in January.