The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a fine of over $250,000 against American Airlines for authorizing 12 flight attendants to fly when they had tested positive for alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. The FAA says that the airline violated federal safety regulations between May 2019 and December 2023Continue Reading
In the United States, the most common way that small airports stay connected with major hubs is through service with light jets, with many being made by Bombardier,or Embraer. Elsewhere, turboprop aircraft have not been the platform of choice for decades in the US, Europe, or Asia. Recently, however, thatContinue Reading
An Interior Department proposal would cancel BLM grazing leases for American Prairie’s buffalo in Montana, but it could affect tribal and private herds across the West. By Blaine Harden PHILLIPS COUNTY, Mont.—The American buffalo—those ornery, hairy prairie beasts that reign as the official mammal of the United States—have joined windContinue Reading
Unlike the finished cabins of airliners, a military transport interior is a blank canvas of exposed tubing, wiring, and air-conditioning ducts. Specifically, flying in a C-17 Globemaster III is a stark contrast to commercial air travel, characterized by a cavernous interior, significant noise levels, and non-traditional seating. Often described asContinue Reading
On Thursday, April 2, United Airlines increased its checked bag fee by $10 due to increased operational expenses directly related to the cost of fuel. CNBC reports that United is the second US carrier this week to raise baggage fees because of the increased cost of oil that has resultedContinue Reading
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Available now to Steam Deck Preview channel users, the update includes various fixes and improvements that appear aimed at addressing the Linux distro’s weaknesses. Many of the changes facilitate connecting displays, controllers, and other external devices.Read Entire Article…Read MoreContinue Reading
The pilots of JetBlue Airways have officially filed a lawsuit against the airline on the grounds that the Blue Sky partnership with United Airlines breaches their contracts, specifically in reference to farming out flights to other carriers. This comes at the same time as an already pending case against theContinue Reading
On the evening of August 26, 2018, SWISS flight LX564 departed from Zurich, Switzerland. The Airbus A320-214 carried 166 passengers and crew aboard. Bound for Nice, France, no one suspected that they would experience a terrifying in-flight emergency due to a sudden and bizarre food reaction that would knock outContinue Reading