A passenger got through security in Atlanta and flew on a Delta Air Lines flight to Tokyo with a gun on Jan. 2, TSA confirmed to USA TODAY.
For over fifty years, the airplanes flying across the U.S. have been guided by World War II era, ground-based radar, though much better technology is available. I Co-Chaired a project at the Eno Transportation Institute studying how we can accelerate the move to modern, air traffic navigation called NextGen. We concluded that the best approach is to create a federally chartered, not-for profit organization to manage…
A hybrid approach to flying machines could quicken development of Urban Air Mobility.
Automakers are sinking big money into developing technologies for driverless and electric cars that could also be applicable in autonomous and electric aircraft. Some industry watchers think big announcements could be coming.
There are lots of entrepreneurs who would love to fly drones — tiny unmanned aircraft — all over the country. They dream of drones delivering packages and
You think your job is stressful? Imagine, for just a moment, being an air traffic controller. Have trouble imagining? We invite you to read this quick overview through to the end and then tell us: Could this be a job for you? Admittedly, air traffic control is not for the faint of heart. Though very much behind the scenes and (as it were) under the radar, this work has different aspects depending on the individual unit where it’s carried out. In a given…
One successful test does not an industry standard make.
Do recent explanations solve the mysteries of aerodynamic lift?
It may not be very long before these autonomous flying vehicles are available for quick and easy local trips.
A partnership between big hitters in aviation and the UAV world is paving the way for safer skies.
Despite the prevalence of fixed wing medical flights for specialized care and repatriation, few acuity rating scales exist aimed at the prediction of …
This is a rather lengthy tutorial on the Mavic Air, but that's just because it's packed with so much info. Hard to go through everything, but this should giv...
How to Identify Classes of Airspace Tutorials — Class Delta The National Airspace System's (NAS) classifications are intended to maximize pilot flexibility w...
Flying with firearms doesn't have to be a headache. Learn how to travel with your guns, ammunition and gear securely stored for proper transportation.
By selecting Smart Capture mode, you can launch and land the drone, take selfies, record videos, etc. with simple hand gestures. It’s fun, intuitive and stra...