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August 07, 2007

DHS Secretary Chertoff Says Liquid Explosives Plot Would Have 'Rivaled 9/11'

Potential For Considerable Destruction, Constant Threat Remains

It was with more than a little luck authorities were able to thwart a plan to detonate gel-based explosives on several US-bound flights one year ago this week -- which, had it succeeded, would have led to considerable destruction, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff told ABC News.

On-Schedule Cert Received 7 August 2007... "7-8-7"

The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, launch engine for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has received its airworthiness certification on schedule... and just 18 months after the engine's first ground run.

Kooky Carrier Bets On Amenities, Low Cost

Following years of preparation, legal wranglings and oddball marketing gimmicks, new low-cost carrier Virgin America will take off Wednesday on its first flight, from New York to California.

ANN Special Feature: Part I - Jay Carter, Jr., Carter Aviation Technologies - 08.07.07

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Jay Carter, Jr., President and CEO of Carter Aviation Technologies.

FMI: www.cartercopters.com

DOT Report Says Flight Delays At Worst Levels In 13 Years

American Public Responds, "No... Kidding"

The Department of Transportation says US airline delays are at their highest level in at least 13 years... and the situation is unlikely to get any better, any time soon. We'll pause while you slap your forehead, and exclaim "golly, guys... really? I had no idea!"

Officials Say FA Was Drunk On The Job

A flight attendant who allegedly drank alcohol on the job -- and later told a captain "you're dead" as she was dragged from a plane Sunday at Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) -- appeared in court Monday.