Talk about a close call. On Saturday, two Singapore Airlines clipped wings when taxiing. Luckily, no one was injured and either plane suffered damage. "Investigations are underway into the cause,...
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Always connected? Can't live without the internet, especially when in flight? Don't worry. It looks like you can now stay connected in route. American Airlines announced on Wednesday that it...
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Four people are missing when the helicopter they were in crashed outside of Easton, Washington. The crashed started a wildfire, which is hindering rescuers to search for survivors. A helicopter...
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The first of many expected lawsuits in the Brazil plane crash in Sao Paulo was filed yesterday. The crash killed 199 people and is listed as the worst aviation disaster in Brazil history. The...
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On Thursday, two people and four others were injured when an unexplained explosion occurred at the mojave desert airport. Details are still being released, but the airport is home to Scaled...
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It looks like Lufthansa is definitely looking to expand its empire. Early reports state that the German airliner was interested in buying Spanish airline, Iberia. But, now it seems it's also...
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This November, Allegiant Airlines will begin flying nonstop from Bangor, Maine to Orlando, Florida. It is the first discount airline for Bangor International Airport. The twice-weekly flights, on...
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Got a light? On August 4, air passengers will be allowed to carry-on lighters again. Congress banned lighters in 2005 after fears the shoe bomber, Richard Reid, would have succeeded if he had a light....
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Hate getting bumped? Well, the Transportation Department is seeking to make airlines pay passengers triple compensation for being involuntarily pushed from a flight. Currently, the compensation...
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Pilot Hans Georg Schmid, a former Swissair pilot, was killed on Monday when the small "experimental" plane he was flying crashed into an apartment building in Basel, Switerland. Schmid was...
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Virgin America tickets are now on sale. And on Thursday, orbitz announced it will begin selling its tickets on orbitz.com and cheaptickets.com. The airline said Thursday it's ready to start...
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The British are coming! The British are coming! Tonight, tickets on billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin America go on sale. Virgin America is an American version of the British airline Virgin...
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On Tuesday, 189 passengers abroad a TAM airlines flight in Brazil died after the plane crashed. The official cause of the crash is unknown. However, the airport's runway is considered to be the...
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It was suppose to be a normal flight for Thomas Lepsh. But, after completing his normal pre-landing routine, he forgot one thing, which so happens to be the most important thing, the landing gear. He...
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On Monday, AirTran will be presenting its case to buyout Midwest Airlines to the company's board of directors. Midwest has maintained the stance that it's profitable without help from AirTran....
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Here are a few significant aviation events that occurred this month. July 2, 1937: amelia earhart and her co-pilot Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to fly around the...
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A plane traveling from Daytona Beach to Lakeland crashed into a Florida neighborhood, killing the two passengers and three people on the ground. The crash also started two house fires and burned three...
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Let's face it: Boeing in back and in grand fashion no less. On Sunday, the airliner - in deep competition with Airbus - is set to reveal its the first carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner. Orders for...
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On Wednesday, the wreckage of the crashed Cambodian plane was found on top of Bokor Mountain. The plane was chartered by tourists and was on the way from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville. Officials...
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richard branson, the billionaire owner of the British airline, Virgin Atlantic, is looking to increase his stake into aviation by acquiring the budget Malaysian airline, AirAsia. Branson would take a...
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Today, Indonesia grounded nine airlines after they failed to meet safety requirements. Some of the airlines were suspended and the other's operating licenses were revoked. "The air operating...
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Make no mistake; green is in. Everyone from Oprah, the movie industry, and the travel industry has jumped on the environmental wagon. And the air travel industry is not excluded. It seems a number of...
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Over the last few days, I've reported on the booming business for the Airbus. With Delta, U.S. Airways, and others replacing large orders, the once troubled airplane is back. Even more, the Airbus...
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