6 Commercial Aircraft That Made Headlines For All The Wrong Reasons
6 Commercial Aircraft That Made Headlines For All The Wrong Reasons

A few aircraft that ran into trouble at some point.

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Why Southwest Airlines' New Assigned Seating System Created Problems It Didn't Anticipate
Why Southwest Airlines' New Assigned Seating System Created Problems It Didn't Anticipate

The airline recently changed its long-standing boarding process.

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Red Arrows to fly only seven aircraft displays in future

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows will fly future displays with only seven aircraft in a bid to preserve the ageing Hawk T1 aircraft ahead of its planned replacement. The Red Arrows have flown the Hawk T1 since 1980, and although the type is due to[read more]The postRed Arrows to fly only seven aircraft displays in futureappeared first onUK Aviation News.

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Stratolaunch Supports US Hypersonic Missile Defense Test With Talon-A3 Flight
Stratolaunch Supports US Hypersonic Missile Defense Test With Talon-A3 Flight

Aviation News – Stratolaunch has successfully supported a new US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) hypersonic flight test using its Talon-A3 test vehicle, launched from Mojave...

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What Pilots Actually Do During A 14-Hour Flight When The Autopilot Is Handling Everything
What Pilots Actually Do During A 14-Hour Flight When The Autopilot Is Handling Everything

Modern airliners are incredibly automated, but pilots remain fully responsible for every decision during a flight. What do they actually do?

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F-18 Fighter Jets Destroyed After Colliding Mid-Air Cost Nearly $70 Million Each, Navy Says
F-18 Fighter Jets Destroyed After Colliding Mid-Air Cost Nearly $70 Million Each, Navy Says

The $130 million loss of two EA-18G Growler aircraft in a mid-air collision highlights the financial and operational risks of military air shows.

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Why Southwest Airlines Is Moving Away From Point-To-Point Flying
Why Southwest Airlines Is Moving Away From Point-To-Point Flying

With this change to 'high-density stations,' Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will aim to offer more flights to more destinations.

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Falcon Field Landing Fees Draw FAA Complaint, Federal Lawsuit

Flight schools are asking the FAA and a federal court to halt Mesa’s landing fee program.

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Here's Why The Boeing 777X May Be Too Big For This European Airline
Here's Why The Boeing 777X May Be Too Big For This European Airline

Boeing's new flagship is set to enter service very soon, with Scandinavian Airlines taking a serious interest in the type. Is this the wrong move?

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5 Airlines With The World's Most Superior Premium Economy Seats For Transatlantic Flights
5 Airlines With The World's Most Superior Premium Economy Seats For Transatlantic Flights

Often, a good premium economy experience boils down to more about the service and catering than the seat itself.

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