Lawmakers Mull Ban On Cellphone Conversations Aboard Planes
Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration made the monumental decision to allow the usage of electronics devices for communications and downloads when a plane is in the air, reversing course from years in which flyers were asked to switch things over to Airplane mode and shut off their devices in the midst of landing and takeoff…. read more
Investigation Shows Errant Plane Landings Are Surprisingly Frequent
When you purchase a plane ticket and then later board the plane, you go in with the assumption that you’re going to be taken to the destination printed on said ticket. But as a new investigation shows, the number of planes that accidentally touch down in the wrong spot or come close to doing so… read more
Boeing 767 Elevators To Be Inspected
Boeing 767s are in the spotlight after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ruling that calls into question the safety of a component that is vital to flying. The worry is that the elevators on these planes could contain faulty components that compromise a pilot’s ability to properly get a handle on the pitch of… read more
Safety In The Air As Well As On The Ground
For those who are going to be traveling any considerable distance this week for the holidays, there are two primary methods of travel: by automobile and by airplane. Both will require vigilance in order to make it to your destination safely. Thankfully, a new report provides some important tips that you can put into action… read more
Electronics Usage During Takeoff And Landing Finally Gets Approval
Anyone who has been on a plane in recent years has been through this seemingly archaic process: once the flight is about to take off, you have to turn off your phones, tablets, laptops, and any other mobile devices until the plane is well into the air. Then, you have to do the same thing… read more
Editorial Asks That Fatigued Pilot Regulations Extend to Cargo Pilots
One of the most widely respected pilots in the entire country has partnered with a former National Transportation Safety Board chairman to pen an editorial for the Wall Street Journal focused on fatigued pilot regulations set to kick in at the beginning of next year. That rule will impose benchmarks on sleep that pilots of… read more
FAA Likely To Ease Limits On Mobile Device Usage On Planes
It’s a rule that has led to endless griping from commuters: when you board an airplane, you must turn off your electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Now, with complaints reaching a fever pitch and mobile devices more prevalent than they’ve ever been, the Federal Aviation Administration is likely to alter the rules. An advisory… read more
NTSB Calls Upon FAA To Adjust Airplane “Go-Around” Rules
When a plane is set to land, one hopes that things will go according to plan, that the plane will hit the tarmac and coast to taxiing speed before depositing passengers at the gate. Sometimes, though, circumstances are such that a pilot has to pull out of the landing and try again, circling back in… read more
Battery Issues Prompt Grounding of Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Worries about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have caused such planes to be grounded until their safety can be assured through careful inspection. Authorities in both Japan and the United States are taking part in the investigation. The issues with the planes apparently stem from lithium-ion batteries onboard the aircrafts. A safety official in Japan came… read more
FAA Committee Could Alter Rules Regarding Electronics on Planes
Anyone who’s traveled on a commercial airline has likely either wondered or griped about the fact that all approved electronic devices must be stowed when the plane is getting ready to head out. Then, when that same plane is about ready to touch down for the landing, it’s time to repeat the drill. The exact… read more