Space Travel’s Biggest Benefit – World Peace? Why We Must Venture Further
Why do we travel to space? What if there was a reason greater than technological advancements and finding a home on other planets? Dare we say...
Apollo 15 Blasts Off for the Moon: July 26 in Aviation History
Aloha Airlines predecessor makes its first flight, Space Shuttle Discovery makes first spaceflight since Columbia disaster, and more...
The Numbers Are In: U.S. Sets Records in 2016 for Most Airline Passengers and Safety
Last year's record of 900+ million passengers in the U.S. shows not only higher traffic, but an equally impressive safety record.
Crosswind Landings: Not As Scary As They May Seem
Crosswind landings may look dramatic or even unsafe. In reality, they are being performed by highly skilled pilots in a constantly changing environment. NYCAviation columnist David Williams examines various crosswind techniques...
Windshear – Lessons Learned
31 years ago Delta Flight 191 encountered a microburst on approach to DFW and crashed. Thanks to the lessons learned from that tragedy, windshear warning and avoidance has become an integral part of aviation safety management.