Airlines follow specific procedures primarily for the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft itself. How much do you really know...

A new system is in the works to store and verify passport information on passenger smartphones.  Two vital traveling essentials may...

The Qatari royal family's former 747-800 is currently in San Antonio, Texas "undergoing modifications." The title of my May 24 post was...

The aircraft was delivered in 2012 for the former Qatari prime minister at a list price of $367 million. The news media has been rife...

Over 80 airlines serve more than 200 international destinations from London's Heathrow Airport. London Heathrow (LHR) is one of the...

The REAL ID Act was passed overwhelmingly by the US Congress to set national ID standards. The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress and...

Juan Trippe was a visionary who changed the face of aviation from "Clipper" boats to the Jet Age. The Twentieth Century was a breathless...

NY's World Trade Center Transportation Hub is lauded for its very striking architectural design. From cutting-edge modern architecture to...

Entering a lovingly restored American train station by night showcases its vibrant architecture and flair. Just like airports, a train...

Understanding airport markings is crucial to the safe operation of the aircraft and passenger safety. Have you ever wondered what all the...

TSA Officers will conduct any secondary screening necessary when "SSSS" shows on a boarding pass. Have you ever had “SSSS” appear on your...

American citizens traveling to the UK now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry. Beginning January 8, 2025, US...

While most of us are working a 40-hour week, it might surprise you to learn that airline transport pilots average just 75 hours per month...

I’ve taken my share of long-haul flights to Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe and South America. But ultra long-haul? Only once, on Emirates...

Early airfields and airports grew from the use of airplanes for military, agricultural, airmail, and even aerial observation purposes....

In the years since Amelia Earhart vanished while flying over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937, people have been trying hard to figure...

Amelia Earhart developed a keen interest in aviation at a young age and began flying in her early twenties. She became a pioneer by...

Following the introduction of the Boeing 747 with Pan American World Airways in 1970, the now Arlington, VA-based plane maker started...

Even today, the Lockheed U-2 is considered to be one of the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. Nicknamed "Dragon Lady,”...

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 a decade ago with 239 persons on board remains one of the world’s greatest aviation...