What Does America’s Pilot Shortage Reveal About Higher Education?
The United States is the only country in the world with major airlines that require four-year degrees in order to be a pilot.
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What Happens When an Air Travel Brand Becomes Synonymous With Disaster
Even if Boeing can assure safety on the plane, the bigger issue for the company might now be one of perception.
Viewfinder: Hundreds of TSA Screeners and Agents Call in Sick at Airports as the Shutdown Continues
Passengers wait in a Transportation Security Administration line at John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 9th, 2019, in New York City.
Yesteryear: One bright shining security-free moment at LAX
A few nights ago, a flight I was on arrived in Los Angeles late, with 15 minutes for…
Prop Planes: The Future of Eco-Friendly Aviation?
Propellers’ role in flight date back to the dawn of engine-driven aviation. But the next generation of propeller-driven aircraft engines will put their rotors back in the spotlight.
Could Tidal Flow Fix Your Airport?
While common sense says more water by an airport means more waterfowl for planes to hit, wetland conservationists point out that not all birds contest the skyways.
Flying Past the Stepford Stewardess
Flight attendants benefited emotionally when their primary focus shifted from courtesy to safety, a new paper suggests. Steven Slater may be an extreme example of that ability to unwind.
Are Some Airlines Just Too Dangerous to Fly?
A new study calls for standardizing aircraft maintenance across the globe, but until then, says one co-author, the answer just might be yes.