Almost 25 years after 9/11, there are still major security risks on airplanes without secondary cockpit barriers. That’s the urgent message from a former FAA special agent, the widow of a pilot who ...
A British Airways flight heading to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport on Monday. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner issued the highest possible distress signal a pilot can ...
Aesthetics often don't factor into airlines' plane-buying decisions — safety, efficiency, and cost take priority. However, some of the most iconic aircraft feature distinctive exterior designs that ...
Southwest Airlines passengers will soon begin seeing a new security device on the carrier's newest Boeing 737s. The airline announced Friday that its first plane with secondary cockpit barriers had ...
Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight, according to the airline.The company’s first Boeing 737 ...
Southwest Airlines is adding secondary cockpit barriers to its new Boeing 737s. The barriers will be deployed when the cockpit door is open, adding an extra layer of security. Other major airlines ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Engineers are in the final testing phase of a cockpit alert system they say could prevent close calls on the runway. Honeywell Aerospace's "Surface Alert System," or "SURF-A," can ...
Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight, according to the airline. The company’s first Boeing 737 ...
In aviation, uncertainty is dangerous—not just in the skies, but in the aftermath of a crash. When we don’t know the probable cause after an accident, misinformation and speculation fill the void.
The Air India Boeing 787 disaster has rekindled requests for cockpit video recorders around the world, sparking a discussion over pilot privacy vs increased safety. Lessons learnt in emergency ...
A Delta Airlines copilot was arrested by around 10 officers, some of whom appeared to be from the Department of Homeland Security, in the cockpit once a flight touched down in San Francisco on July 26 ...