Lately, there have been a rash of airline incidents and crashes. And on Wednesday, the Congo transport ministry grounded two airlines following an investigation into to a crash that killed 13 people....
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In effort to grow it's business, American Airlines revealed it's 1.3 billion dollar terminal. It's expected to increase passenger traffic to John F. Kennedy's International Airport by...
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Today, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it's requiring inspections on all 737 airliners. The move was prompted by a series of airline incidents and crashes, most notably, the China...
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Do you dream of visiting the Holy Land? Well, now you can - via airplane. On Monday, a Vatican-supported charter airline made its first flight. The small airline is expected to officially launch next...
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I don't have a fear of flying. However, there is one thing that often runs through my mind when I fly. What happens if a passenger attempts to open the door in mid-flight? Unfortunately, for...
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With overcrowded planes, fares at all-time highs, and on-time arrivals plummeting, the last thing airlines need is more problems. However, things just got worse for British Airways and Korean Air. On...
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Things are not going well for China Airlines. Days after one of their planes burst into fire, another one of their planes had to be diverted to Japan after running low on fuel. Chao Kuo-shuai, CEO of...
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Every flyer who ventures across oceans to distant lands is a potential explorer; in his or her breast burns the same fire that urged the adventurers of old to set forth in their sailing-ships for...
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40 years after an army plane in the Indian mountains crashed, the body of one of the victims was returned to his family, fully preserved. Two other bodies were discovered but not identified. The plane...
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This week in aviation history features the first trans-Atlantic balloon flight and the death of Charles Lindbergh. August 17, 1978: The first successful trans-Atlantic balloon flight landed outside of...
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On Tuesday, Chao Kuo-shuai, CEO of China Airlines, attempted to reverse the damaged to the airline's already tarnished reputation by apologizing and handing out money to the 165 passengers who...
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A few weeks ago we learned that AirTran will be presenting its case to buyout Midwest Airlines to the company's board of directors. However, today, Midwest Air Group announced negotiations with...
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Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could you ask of life? Aviation combined all the elements I loved. There was science in each curve of an airfoil, in each angle between strut and wire,...
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It looks like billionaire Richard Branson's celebration will have to wait. His Virgin America Airline debut on Wednesday, however, the first flight was delay due to bad weather New York. The delay...
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This week in aviation history features the worst aircraft disaster and the death of Wiley Post. August 3, 1981: U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike. August 5, 1969: The U.S. space probe...
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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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