The FAA needs to address problems with its infrastructure, frustrated officials at Los Angeles International Airport said on Monday, after more delays due to problems with the ILS. The FAA says the system is fine, just a few unrelated glitches, but added it will ramp up efforts to fix the equipment…
The NTSB’s factual report on the crash that killed Wal-Mart heir John Walton details the findings of modifications to the aircraft and possible loose parts…
Another all-business airline, British start-up Silverjet, is getting ready to join Eos and MaxJet in scooping up the high-end trans-Atlantic airline passengers…
Flight Aware‘s archive now totals more than 25 million flights. The free site offers live, free flight tracking for private and commercial air traffic in the United States…
Ever wonder what happens when a plane is struck by lightning? Scientific American offers an explanation.
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Key Takeaways:
- LAX officials expressed frustration over FAA infrastructure issues, specifically with the ILS system causing flight delays, prompting the FAA to commit to ramped-up repair efforts.
- The NTSB's factual report on the fatal crash involving Wal-Mart heir John Walton detailed findings of aircraft modifications and possible loose parts.
- British start-up Silverjet is set to launch as another all-business airline, aiming to attract high-end trans-Atlantic passengers.
- Flight Aware's free live flight tracking service now boasts an archive of over 25 million flights for private and commercial air traffic in the U.S.
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