Airbus wants to know everything passengers do on an airplane
Airbus wants to know everything passengers are consuming on board – from coffee to movies, even toilet paper. The European… Read More »
The riskiest US airports for Wi-Fi
Whatever you do, try to avoid connecting to free Wi-Fi at these airports, begs Tom Merritt. Traveling’s risky enough with… Read More »
Reagan National Airport to debut facial scanning technology
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will debut facial recognition technology in November that will let all departing international travelers board… Read More »
Russian and Italian stole GE Aviation trade secrets
Trend Macro Chief Investment Officer Donald Luskin discusses the recent market selloff and how the U.S. detained an alleged Chinese… Read More »
One pilot jetliners flying anytime soon?
Some airlines want Boeing’s new ’797′ to fly with just one pilot on board. Boeing’s next commercial jet design could… Read More »
Boeing 777-9 door blows out during ground test
Boeing’s new widebody jet, the 777X, suffered a setback during a high-pressure stress test on the ground when one of… Read More »
Former Boeing 737 MAX development official has refused to provide documents
A former Boeing official who played a key role in the development of the 737 MAX has refused to provide… Read More »
Delta will begin using facial recognition tech at LAX boarding gates
Delta Air Lines will begin using facial recognition technology at Los Angeles International Airport, installing cameras to identify passengers at… Read More »
American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging an aircraft’s navigation system
An American Airlines mechanic has been arrested and charged with sabotaging an aircraft’s navigation system before a flight in July… Read More »
FAA cautions airlines on maintenance of sensors that were key to 737 MAX crashes
Following two deadly crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX, both of which were initiated by a faulty reading from a… Read More »
U.S. Air regulators ban Apple MacBook Pros with recalled batteries from flights
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has banned certain MacBook Pro laptops on flights following an announcement by Apple Inc. that… Read More »
U.S. DoT releases guidelines for Emotional Support Animals on flights
Airlines are prohibited from banning specific breeds of dogs on board flights as service or emotional support animals, the US… Read More »
Cathay Pacific gets air safety warning
China’s aviation authority issued a major air safety warning to Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airlines on Friday, after the airline… Read More »
The best and worst U.S. airports
If you’ve ever had a bad experience traveling through Chicago’s Midway International Airport, you’re not alone: According to a new… Read More »
Boeing 787 on-board network vulnerable to remote hacking
IOActive industrial cybersecurity expert Ruben Santamarta last fall discovered an Internet-exposed Boeing Co. server housing firmware specifications for the aviation… Read More »
How to avoid U.S. airport security hassles
The TSA, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for overseeing security at the nation’s airports. But… Read More »
Two United Airlines pilots arrested before flight from Scotland to U.S.
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested in Scotland on Saturday morning for drinking before taking control of the aircraft they… Read More »
Airports turn to new technologies to help improve accessibility
Technological advancements are helping to bring about a much-needed change in the way airlines and airports assist travellers with additional… Read More »
Star Alliance plans to develop a biometric identification platform
Star Alliance has announced plans to develop a biometric data-based identification platform “that will significantly improve the travel experience for… Read More »
Cathay Pacific is collecting images of passengers on aircraft
Cathay Pacific’s new privacy policy is brutally honest or very creepy. Or perhaps it is both as Cathay becomes the… Read More »
What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?
The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol… Read More »
Are offshore aircraft-repair stations a safety risk to passengers and crew?
Somewhere on the ground in São Paulo, Brazil, an aircraft technician needed help. He was a man of about 40,… Read More »