ICAO Organizes Aviation Task Force In The Wake Of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

Following the unbelievable shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over the Ukraine, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”) has established an aviation task force. The group includes members of the aviation industry an …

More On Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over five months ago, and there is still no trace of it. The search continues though. Australian officials announced on Wednesday that it has retained a private Dutch company, Fugro, to search for the wreckage. …

Another Commercial Airliner Crash

An Air Algerie plane crashed on Thursday, July 24, killing all 116 aboard. Flight 5017, a MD-83, disappeared from radar during a rainstorm while en route from Ouagadougou to Algiers. The French military located the wreckage in Mali and retrieved the “b …

Investigation Begins Into Crash Of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

After several days of what can only be described as chaos, it seems that the investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 may finally be moving forward in a positive direction. Facing mounting pressure, pro-Russian separatists agreed to …

More On The Crash Of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

A determination of the cause of crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 has been quick. It is now clear that the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile, which caused the deaths of 298 innocent people. It also seems relatively clear that the missile …

Malaysia Airlines Flight Crashes in Ukraine

Malaysia Airlines Flight Crashes in Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines lost another Boeing 777 today when it crashed in Ukraine, in the Donetsk region near the Russian border, amid allegations that it was shot down. The plane was en route from Amsterdam to Kua …

United Airlines Flight En Route From Honolulu To Guam Diverted To Midway

A United Airlines flight en route from Honolulu to Guam diverted to Midway on Saturday. According to United Airlines, the plane, a Boeing 777, experienced mechanical problems. Passengers reported that the plane smelled as if it were burning. The pilot …

More Droning On (About Drones)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning a phased integration of drones over a period of five years. Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are increasingly used for commercial applications, yet are largely unregulated. The …

One Year Anniversary of Asiana Flight 214

Sunday, July 6, marked the one-year anniversary of the Asiana Flight 214 crash at the San Francisco International Airport. Everyone has now seen the video of the plane as it struck the seawall. Both engines and the tail section of the plane broke off, …

NTSB Recommends Review Of Auto-Throttle System Used On Asiana Flight 214

In the wake of the Asiana Flight 214 crash at San Francisco International Airport (“SFO”), the National Transportation Safety Administration (“NTSB”) recommended on Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) convene a special design certi …