This week, retired pilot John Cox explains what it means when the FAA downgrades a foreign country’s aviation system. Is they still safe to fly?
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How safe is it for airliners to fly over water? What kind of precautions are taken?
Retired US Airways pilot John Cox explains the multiple safety systems that help keep flights safe when flying over large bodies of water.
What happens to air travel in Afghanistan after US withdrawal? Who controls the airspace?
On Sunday, airlines were told that Afghanistan no longer has civilian air traffic control services, and the airport has closed to commercial flights.
What happens to air travel in Afghanistan after US withdrawal? Who controls the airspace?
On Sunday, airlines were told that Afghanistan no longer has civilian air traffic control services, and the airport has closed to commercial flights.
How do pilots land airliners safely in the event of a complete power loss?
This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox fields questions about landing in the event a plane loses all power and the 747’s role as a freighter.
How hot is too hot for airliners to take off? How often do planes overfly hurricanes?
Sometimes, hot weather can prevent a plane from taking off or force it to shed weight by reducing passenger or cargo capacity.
Hurricane season is here: How do airlines deal with storms? Can they fly over them?
It’s hurricane season again in the U.S. Can planes fly over them? And how do airlines deal with hurricanes from a logistical standpoint?
What you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 10, its biggest 737 ever
Boeing’s biggest 737 yet, the Max 10, made its maiden flight on June 18 and is due to enter service in 2023. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Summer thunderstorms are back: How to keep bad weather from wrecking your travel plans
While you can’t control the weather, you can reduce the odds of storms fouling up your flight plans by scheduling flights for early in the day.
Unruly airline passengers: What is the role of the captain and flight crew in taming bad behavior?
It does not matter that you have paid for a seat; the captain has the authority to have you removed if you do not comply with the mask requirement.