How does an airplane go missing? A look at the disappearance of Alaska flight.
Planes carry transponders that transmit their real-time location. The Alaska plane stopped sharing that data on Thursday.
How does an airplane go missing? Crews searching for Alaska plane
Planes carry transponders that transmit their real-time location. The Alaska plane stopped sharing that data on Thursday.
Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying.
The FAA Knows What's Wrong. It's Just Not Fixing It | Opinion
The risk of runway incursions demands immediate attention and systematic intervention. The FAA's own assessment is ...
D.C Plane Crash Investigation Explained: All the Answers to Your Key Questions
With black boxes in hand, investigators are now focusing on the actions of American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter before they collided last week outside Reagan National ...
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Supersonic planes are inching toward takeoff. That could be a problem.
Supersonic planes will burn significantly more fuel than current aircraft, resulting in higher emissions of carbon dioxide, ...
Is it safe to fly? Experts say yes. ‘Thousands of operations have occurred since the accident’
After two shocking crashes dented Americans’ confidence in air travel, aviation experts say it remains safe to fly.
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Aviation expert, first responder provide insights into aftermath of midair collision
An aviation expert discusses the possible steps that will be taken after the crash, while a first responder is talking about the challenges divers are facing in the recovery of victims and wreckage.