September 7, 2016 6:14 pm ET
September 5, 2016 11:46 am ET -
The Challenge of Single Pilot Instrument Flying
When a pilot receives their private pilot's license they are allowed to fly in VFR, or Visual Flight Rules. This means a pilot must fly outside of the clouds and have good visibility. This is because as a private pilot…
September 5, 2016 11:34 am ET -
Is Europe Ready For a Uniform “TSA PreCheck” Program?
Last week the United States' Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has made TSA PreCheck available for Lufthansa passengers. The program allows US citizens and permanent residents to travel through airport security faster, with benefits of not having to…
September 4, 2016 4:06 pm ET -
Lufthansa Becomes First European Airline to Join PreCheck
On Wednesday August 31st, a new airline joined the TSA PreCheck program. This airline, however, was different from the other 17 airlines currently participating in the PreCheck program. European giant, Lufthansa has become the 18th airline to join the TSA’s…
September 3, 2016 9:35 pm ET -
Battleground Europe: Low Cost Competition Heats Up
Over the years, Europe has become a battleground for LCCs (Low Cost Carriers) with the presence of airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet emerging over the past three decades. This story will take a look at the history of some of…
September 2, 2016 10:32 am ET -
“Uncontained Engine Failure:” The Aftermath
The pictures revealed from Southwest flight 3472 were shocking and went around the internet within a few hours’ time. Speculations rolled in along with them, varying from "the engine has blown up," to "it must be poor maintenance,"and "the crew…