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August 20, 2008

Death Toll Climbs To 153 In Spanair Accident

Plane Aborted First Takeoff, Returned For Maintenance

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 08.20.08 2130 EDT: Reports from the scene of what appears to be one of the worst aviation disasters to strike Spain paint a gruesome picture... as government officials now say at 153 passengers onboard a Spanair airliner were lost when the plane departed the runway on takeoff from Madrid Wednesday afternoon.

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Wayne County Airport Authority Rated 'StormReady' By NOAA

First Airport System To Earn Community Recognition

NOAA's National Weather Service recognized the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) this week as the first StormReady airport system in the United States.

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Where Have All The Widebodies Gone?

Planes, That Is...

If you enjoy the higher ceilings and additional bathrooms found on widebody jets, you may have noticed a trend lately... they're being used less and less by US airlines, at least on domestic runs.

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PETA Offers Unusual Ad Deal To DFW Officials

Um, Yeah, We'll Get Right Back To You On That...

PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, sent a letter Monday to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport CEO Jeff Fegan, expressing empathy for the airport's financial difficulties, and asking to buy advertising space for a provocative message. But PETA wants to put its ads on the inside walls of the airport's bathroom stalls.

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Officials Dedicate Large Solar Array At DEN

Huge Assembly Spans 7.5 Acres At Entrance

One of the nation's largest airports is going "green..." and in a highly-visible manner, just in time for the Democratic National Convention. A two megawatt (MW) solar energy system was dedicated this week at Denver International Airport (DEN).

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Baggage Handlers, Check-in Staff Vote To Strike At Manchester Airport

Similar Walkouts Coming To Gatwick, Stansted

If your imminent travel plans take you anywhere close to Manchester Airport in Britain, here are a couple dates you'll want to avoid.

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Commuter Flights Grounded Thanks To Bumbling TSA Inspector

Damaged TAT Probes On Nine Jets While Conducting 'Security Checks'

They're the government... and remember, they're here to help. A bumbling inspector with the Transportation Safety Administration apparently has some explaining to do, after nine American Eagle regional jets were grounded at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday.

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UAL To Drop Inflight Snacks, Free Meals For Business Fliers

Announces Latest Missteps In Never-Ending Race To Bottom Of CSI Rankings

Attention, US Airways: it appears you have some serious competition for the title of Stingiest Major US Carrier. Starting next month, United Airlines will stop handing out free pretzels and cookies to coach fliers across North America... and will even drop free meal service in business class on most flights.

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