Nine People Killed in South African Plane Crash
The CEO of the South African retailer Italtile and eight others were killed when the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft they were on crashed into a bay.
Lesson in Safety: How Airlines Deal with Thunderstorms
The summer months mean thunderstorms across the US. How do airlines cope with these disruptive weather forces? An airline dispatcher gives us an inside look.
Pet Airways to Begin New York-Fort Lauderdale Service on December 4th
Pet Airways, the world’s first airline only for pets, will be adding Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) as their fifth destination from Farmingdale Republic (FRG) in Long Island, NY on December 4th.
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...
Week In Review
This week, KLM takes biofuel to the sky, a scary AirTran aborted takeoff at LGA, we learn more about Captain Sully than we wanted to know, Gulfstream's G650 takes to the air for the first time, Gulf Air's modified business mode...