Flightglobal1d
FAA orders 767 landing gear inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that airlines inspect Boeing 767s to prevent an issue that could cause the ...
The Mercury1d
Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security
Recent incidents are being investigated, so we don’t know yet exactly where security failed. But clearly there were gaps in ...
Aviation expert explains dangers of hiding in landing gear after bodies found on JetBlue flight
Authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of death for the JetBlue stowaways. Investigators are working to understand how the men accessed the aircraft and hope to prevent future tragedies.
Rapid City Journal3d
2 bodies found in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale, airline says
The FAA says the landing gear compartment is often used by stowaways, who don’t realize how little space is available in the ...
Flying3d
Fairchild XC-120 Packplane Became an Intermodal Hope That Fell Flat
Following World War II, aircraft manufacturers were in search of innovative solutions for transporting cargo and personnel ...