Building Time in the African Bush
New commercial pilots face the challenge of acquiring the necessary experience they need to advance their flying careers. Ryan Gaddis took the road less traveled, moving to Namibia to build his flight hours by flying the bush.
Boeing Submits 747-8 Bid for New South Korean Presidential Jet
The Boeing Company has proposed an executive version of its 747-8 jetliner to serve as South Korea's new presidential aircraft and will likely win the contract as bidding rival EADS dropped out, the Yonhap news agency reported ...
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport to Undergo $9 Million in Stimulus Upgrades
The FAA on Friday announced more than $9 million in upgrades at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Sudan Military Plane Crash Kills 15: Country’s Third Major Accident in Three Months
A Sudanese military transport plane crashed near the country's capital on Sunday morning, killing 15 people and injuring the seven survivors.
Alaska Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff After Eagle Gets Sucked Into Engine
An Alaska Airlines passenger plane was forced to abort takeoff on Sunday morning when an eagle was sucked into one of its engines, a spokesman for the airline said.