Aviation News

The FAA released its first operational rules that allow for commercial use of drone aircraft in U.S. airways, June 21. “We are part of a new era in aviation, and the potential for unmanned aircraft will make it safer and easier to do certain jobs, gather information, and deploy disaster relief,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony […]

The topic of child safety while traveling alone resurfaced this week as a man was arrested for groping a 13-year-old girl on a flight. The girl was flying alone from Dallas to Portland on a partially-empty flight when 26-year-old Chad Cameron Camp sat in the middle seat right next to her. He first talked to the child […]

On Thursday, May 19, EgyptAir flight MS804, traveling from Paris to Cairo, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. All 66 passengers and crew members aboard were killed. Terrorism is suspected. This is the fifth major airline crash since the beginning of this year, a fact that may cause some people to wonder if flying is as […]

As the United States continues to cultivate closer relations with Cuba following a decades-long rift, scheduled commercial flights to Cuban cities (other than capital city Havana), have been approved. The U.S. Department of Transportation released a statement June 10. Originally, only charter flights to the island-nation had been allowed. Flights to Cuba will be available from Miami, Fort […]

The Dan Le Batard Show—a sports talk show based in Florida, often posts polls on its Twitter page. On June 14th, it posted a poll asking a golden question for frequent flyers:  “Do you recline your seat on your on the airplane?” The results were 46 percent yes and 54 percent no of 7,621 votes. Though close to a […]

On June 13, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its Air Travel Consumer Report, which uses statistical measures to transmit information on the quality of services provided by airlines. In the latest report, airlines received fewer complaints and improved on arrival times. In April 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation received  870 consumer complaints about U.S. airlines, a 20 percent […]

PRBA—The Rechargeable Battery Association has called for more severe measures in the regulation of lithium ion battery manufacturing and shipping in China. Lithium ion batteries are a common battery type found in everyday devices such as laptops and tablets, and are also used to power tools and electric vehicles. However, the batteries are highly volatile, especially in […]

The committee said that although the recorder was destroyed, the vessel searching for the wreckage managed to pull out the "memory unit, which is the most important in the recorder."

An Egypt-led committee investigating the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean last month confirmed late Wednesday that wreckage of the plane has been found. The committee said in a statement that a sea vessel contracted by the Egyptian government to help search for wreckage and data recorders “had identified several main locations of the wreckage.” Images of […]

Skytrax, a British consultancy that specializes in airline and airport reviews, recently came out with its annual rankings of the world’s top 100 airlines and airports. The agency also offers various supplementary awards, including airlines that provide the best inflight meals. The overall winner of this category was Turkish Airlines. It swept the awards by making the top three subcategories: […]

The black box contains vital information, including any conversations inside the cockpit just before the May 19 crash of Flight MS804, which killed all 66 on board.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been taking steps to ensure the mental health of pilots after the Malaysia Flight 370 and Germanwings Flight 9525 tragedies. Germanwings Flight 9525 was deliberately crashed into the French Alps by co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, who had a history of depression and suicidal tendencies. All 150 on board were killed. […]

While on board, only halal food was offered, no alcohol was served, and flight crew wore hijabs—while non-Muslim staff and crew were required to wear modest clothing.

Of the hundreds ranked, Air Koryo was the only airline that received a 1 star rating—the lowest.

NEW YORK—After crossing Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and America, Solar Impulse 2 arrived in New York at 4 a.m. on Saturday, June 11. The solar powered aircraft that uses no fuel flew over the Statue of Liberty before landing at JFK International Airport. The aircraft took off from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania at midnight. And after a short […]

Long airport security lines are having an effect on American travel behavior, recent research indicates. One in five, or 22 percent, of Americans who plan to travel this summer will travel by other means or cancel their trips altogether because of the exorbitant wait lines at airport security checkpoints. Out of the 2,500 individuals queried, 60 percent said […]

A new screening process, designed make airport security checkpoint lines quicker, is being trialled at the world's busiest airport—Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has shaken up the agency’s leadership.  In a May 23 email to his staff, TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger announced the removal of Kelly Hoggan from the position of Assistant Administrator of the Office of Security Operations, according to the USA Today.  Darby LaJoye will be Hoggan’s replacement, […]

Numerous calls were sent to the jetliner and after it failed to respond, the defense ministry sent fighter jets to the airplane's location—tensions were high as the timing was less than 24 hours after the EgyptAir crash.

We all know that passing through airport security checkpoints can be frustrating. Of late, as passengers at Chicago’s O’Hare International airport know, they can be downright awful.  Despite an ongoing staffing shortage—which has led to long lines, missed flights, and stranded passengers—the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) serves an important role in the safety of millions of travelers.   So, next time you’re waiting […]