January 14th in Aviation History: FDR Becomes First President To Fly
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt boards a plane for Morocco, a fire on the deck of carrier USS Enterprise kills 27 sailors, and more...
Alaska Airlines Offers Free Checked Bags to Alaskans
Alaska Airlines on Tuesday announced the launch of a discount program for residents of the state of Alaska, featuring free checked baggage for members and other perks.
Paris Airports Handled Record 88.8 Million Passengers In 2012
Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports registered a record 88.8 million passengers last year, but growth nonetheless slowed to 0.8 percent.
Air Traffic Control Error Nearly Causes Three-Plane Collision Over DC
Three US Airways jets nearly collided when an air traffic controller messed up at Reagan National.
ATC Audio: NTSB Investigating Sleeping Air Traffic Controller at Reagan National Airport
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation after the sole air traffic controller at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport fell asleep on duty.