Reallocation of European Airport Slots Could Yield $7 Billion Economic Boost
More than $7.14 billion in economic benefits could be gained by 2025 by reviewing European rules on allocating slots for landing and takeoff at the European Union's busiest airports, according to a new study.
January 15th in Aviation History: Miracle on the Hudson, United Airlines Born
US Airways Flight 1549 makes its "Miracle on the Hudson" water landing. A Lockheed U-2 is lost in the Sea of Japan, the crash of Linjeflyg Flight 618, Boeing Air Transport starts delivering airmail, and more...
It’s Back! New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year Returns for 2016
The New York City plane spotting extravaganza known as UN Week is back for another promising year starting this weekend.
Jakarta May Construct New Airport to Handle Increasing Flight Traffic
An airport spokesman on Friday confirmed that the government is considering building a new airport in the area surrounding the Indonesian capital city, the Jakarta Globe reported.
Flying Blind
We’ve just landed, picked up the car, and after a short drive, we turn toward a huge looming sign that says “DC Jets, Home of the 717.” Yes, we are here to do a bit of flight simulator training in the 717.