Flying high: Flight attendants chase their dreams between layovers Wednesday, November 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) - The sky is not the limit for these flight attendants.When they aren't flying the friendly skies, three flight attendants told ABC News they're pursuing advanced degrees, meeting celebrities and having other exciting adventures.Reese Williams initially wanted to be a pilot in the Air... Read More.
Virgin Atlantic makes maiden transatlantic flight using 100% green fuel Tuesday, November 28 by ABC News(LONDON) -- The Virgin Boeing 787 took off from London’s Heathrow Airport en route to New York on Tuesday. Virgin Atlantic just became the first airline to power a transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.The Boeing 787 passenger jet – dubbed Flight 100 –... Read More.
SpaceX launches Starship rocket in explosive 2nd test flight Saturday, November 18 by ABC News(BOCA CHICA, Texas) -- SpaceX launched its Starship rocket Saturday morning for the deep-space vehicle's second test flight, during which the booster exploded after separating and the spacecraft apparently detonated after reaching space.SpaceX officials said the mega rocket -- which is designed to bring NASA... Read More.
Former Delta pilot indicted for allegedly threatening co-pilot with gun during flight Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A former Delta pilot has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Utah after allegedly intimidating his co-pilot with a firearm during a commercial flight last year.Jonathan J. Dunn was indicted earlier this month for interfering with the crew of... Read More.
More details emerge after off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- The off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines passenger plane allegedly tried to shut down the engines "by engaging the Engine Fire Handle," according to the airline.The fire suppression system on the plane consists of a T-valve handle for... Read More.
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder for allegedly trying to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to shut off the engines by pulling the fire extinguisher handles on an Alaska Airlines flight, according to officials.The plane was scheduled to fly from Everett,... Read More.
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after ‘credible security threat’ on Alaska Airlines flight Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to pull the fire extinguisher handles on the engines of an Alaska Airlines flight, according to officials.The plane was scheduled to fly from Everett, Washington, to... Read More.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted after ‘credible security threat’ Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted late Sunday after a "credible security threat related to an authorized occupant in the flight deck jump seat," the airline confirmed to ABC News.The flight diverted to Portland "following appropriate [Federal Aviation Administration] procedures and... Read More.
Boeing Future of Flight Reopens Everett Factory Tour Friday, September 29 by Tristan HalsenExperience the magic of aerospace engineering and manufacturing as Boeing Future of Flight reopens its popular Everett Factory Tour starting October 5. Tour tickets are now available for purchase at BoeingFutureofFlight.com for adults and children.Over the past 50 years, the tour has attracted... Read More.
Government shutdown would mean fewer controllers, potential flight disruptions Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A government shutdown would worsen the FAA's ongoing air traffic control shortage -- eventually resulting in potential travel disruptions.Approximately 1,000 air traffic controllers would be furloughed next week if Congress can't reach a deal, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday.The shutdown also would... Read More.
Flight attendant found dead with sock lodged in her mouth in airport hotel room Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- A female American Airlines flight attendant has been found dead with a sock in her mouth in a hotel room near Philadelphia’s Airport, according to ABC News' Philadelphia station WPVI-TV.Cleaning staffers discovered the unnamed 66-year-old victim late Monday evening at approximately 10:45... Read More.
Eight hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences ‘sudden severe turbulence’ Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Seven customers and one crew member were taken to the hospital after a JetBlue Airlines flight encountered "sudden severe turbulence" early Monday as it neared Florida, the airline said.Flight 1256 from Guayaquil, Ecuador, landed safely at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport where... Read More.