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A Rough Ride

The Captain assured the passengers that everything was under control, but I'm sure some of them thought this was the end. I would have, if I had been in back.
March 23, 2012 | By Steve Satre

Sikorsky Wants to Pick Your Brain

AND the company will pay you for the privilege.
March 09, 2012 | By Pat Trenner

Alaska’s Denali National Park

Air Rangers

The wild flights of Park Service pilots.
May 2012 | By Allen Abel

Dr. Noise

Want your luxury jet to be just a little quieter than your competitor’s? Otto Pobanz is your man.
February 23, 2012 | By George Larson

Like a Seabee on a Diet…

Let's hope Icon's A5 fares better in the marketplace.
February 21, 2012 | By Pat Trenner

The End of the Plain Plane

When wild liveries and outrageous uniforms were the norm.
February 09, 2012 | By Rebecca Maksel

The World From Your Airplane Window

A science writer's guide for the inquisitive air traveler.
February 07, 2012 | By Brian Clegg

416 MPH

Not all speed records look fast on video, but this one does.
February 06, 2012 | By Tony Reichhardt

Hardest to Fly?

Piloting an Apache helicopter almost always meant both hands and feet doing four different things at once.
February 03, 2012 | By Rebecca Maksel

High-Speed Helicopters Come of Age

By adding a little push, compound helicopters push the speed limit up to 300 mph.
January 30, 2012 | By George Larson

Hollywood Air

The first Hollywood movie showcasing airline travel, Three Guys Named Mike, came out in 1951.
January 19, 2012 | By Rebecca Maksel

Do Something

Washington struggles for a response to last year’s Reno Air Races crash.
January 10, 2012 | By Linda Shiner

Post-holiday Diet Starts at the Airport

Detroit flyers can get a head-start on resolution dieting at their top ranking healthiest airport.
December 30, 2011 | By Heather Goss

New Rest Rules for Pilots

You can lead a pilot to a rest period, but you can’t make him sleep.
December 22, 2011 | By Steve Satre

No Escaping Death and (Carbon) Taxes

North American airlines lost their bid to throw out a carbon tax on aircraft flying to Europe. Expect transatlantic fares to go up.
December 21, 2011 | By George Larson

No Way to Treat a Hero

Would Chesley Sullenberger really want to be FAA Administrator?
December 12, 2011 | By George Larson

You Are Here

Google Maps' latest update will help travelers navigate through airports.
November 30, 2011 | By Heather Goss

Mind if I Smoke?

Remember when passengers used to toss lit cigarettes out the airplane window? Honest.
November 17, 2011 | By Rebecca Maksel

The Hurricane Hunters

When Atlantic storms threaten, NOAA pilots answer the call.
January 2012 | By Paul Hoversten

Voyager

From Point A to Point A

Twenty-five years ago, Burt Rutan’s Voyager became the first aircraft to make an around-the-world flight without refueling.
January 2012 | By George C. Larson, Member, NAA

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