NTSB Warns Pilots to Feel Wings for Ice
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In a rare move, federal safety officials on Wednesday said they're sending a letter to all pilots warning them to run their hands along their aircraft's wings before takeoff to make sure tiny amounts of ice haven't formed, potentially causing an accident.
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Some pilots see 'suspicious' activity, but say there's no direct way to report it.
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Aviation executives are sharing a list of steps they can take to make passengersâ lives easier the next time a blizzard or another event strands planes on the ground.
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In confidential safety memos, pilots recount fatigue-related incidents.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to blame both the pilot and Airbus for the 2001 crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in New York.
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Union leaders representing US Airways pilots said Thursday that a new labor agreement could be struck soon, telling their rank and file a new deal is &quot;our last opportunity to control the fate of our airline and our careers.&quot; ...
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JetBlue Airways Corp., seeking to avoid a repeat of the public relations disaster it suffered earlier his month, said it notified travelers as quickly as possible of flight cancellations on Monday due to a new winter storm on the East Coast.
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US-bound air passengers may have to board their planes an hour before takeoff to allow for more rigorous security checks, according to proposals outlined yesterday by a senior US official.
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Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the United States said Tuesday an &quot;unnecessary and aggressive&quot; response to turbulence by the co-pilot
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If you've flown this past spring and summer, you've probably noticed fuller flights. Hate to tell you this, but with Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, you can expect more of the same.
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The National Transportation Safety Board yesterday recommended improved de-icing training for pilots who fly the Cessna 208, a small turboprop aircraft commonly used to transport cargo in the United States.
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Comair has begun warning pilots to use "extreme caution" when navigating runways at the airport where a crash killed 49 people last month, saying some diagrams aren't accurate, according to an e-mail obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
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âFly the friendly skiesâ may be United Airlinesâ slogan. But employees of Americaâs largest carrier wonât be so convinced this weekend, on the heels of it filing court documents saying it is âlikelyâ to scrap its pension plans.
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WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration announced Thursday that, starting next week, all airline passengers must take off jackets before passing through metal detectors. Also, more travelers will be subjected to pat-down searches and checks for explosives...
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Airline warns it may file for bankruptcy if too many senior pilots take early retirement option. Delta Air LInes&#39; CEO says it faces bankruptcy if it can&#39;t slow the pace of pilots taking early retirement.
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Last week's&nbsp;announcement&nbsp;by the Zero  Gravity Corporation that it would be offering weightless flights to paying  customers was good news for thrill seekers.&nbsp; Those who sign up for the  experience will be treated to several stomach-rolling climbs and drops.&nbsp;  Although the planes used are slightly modified commercial planes, tests have  shown that they can manage the demanding maneuvers.
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Air travelers face the biggest risk of death or injury on the ground.