Tag: aviation
Mystery Object From ‘Space’ Strikes United Airlines Flight Over Utah
The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed Sunday that it is investigating an airliner that was struck by an object in its windscreen, mid-flight, over...
Small hot-air balloons smuggling tens of thousands of cigarette packs force Lithuania to close Vilnius Airport for hours | Fortune
Up to 25 small hot-air balloons, some of them confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday and forced the shutdown...
99.1% of Air Canada flight attendants vote against wage offer that union and airline agreed on, but flights will continue
About 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have voted down the employer’s wage offer that the union and airline agreed to last month but another walkout is...
Airbus is about to eclipse a record that Boeing held for decades
In 1981, the year Airbus SE announced it would build a new single-aisle jetliner to take on Boeing Co., the 737 ruled the roost.
The...
Final Boarding? Spirit Airlines CEO Addresses Possible Shutdown Amid Company’s Struggles (VIDEO)
We all know Spirit Airlines has long been the go-to for travelers tryna stretch a dollar while still touching the skies. But lately, some...
The Tech That Keeps Planes Flying for Ultra-Long-Haul Flights
The increased wingspan is one reason the A350-900 can fly from New York to Singapore—the longest flight in the world—with just two engines. Another...
Night vision goggles may have hampered Army helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB
The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would’ve had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night...
A Premium Luggage Service’s Web Bugs Exposed the Travel Plans of Every User—Including Diplomats
An airline leaving all of its passengers' travel records vulnerable to hackers would make an attractive target for espionage. Less obvious, but perhaps even...
Made in Tarrant: Brazos Safety Systems ready for takeoff after new investment
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