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Tuesday brings snow, rain and sleet to parts of the Northeast. Precipitation will be scattered over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York State. Across the South, heavy rain will soak the region from eastern Texas to North Carolina. In the Northwest, scattered snow a... read more >>>
A student pilot flying a Cessnamn152 aircraft crashed during takeoff from Long Beach Airport, narrowly escaping serious injury. The aircraft veered off the left side of Runway 25L on takeoff, and struck a helicopter and a hangar then caught fire. The FAA is curren... read more >>>
The 34th annual Cable Air Show is gearing up to take flight this coming weekend, marking the first air show of 2009. The event takes place at the Cable Airport, in Upland, California, and also marks the 64th anniversary of the founding of the airport, which bills itsel... read more >>>
These days, it seems airline fashions only make headlines when passengers get kicked off the plane for their short skirts or inappropriate t-shirts. But there was a time when flight attendants' outfits were fashion statements that turned heads both in the terminal and on ... read more >>>
Aerochannel took a trip to Miramar California for the annual airshow they hold at USMCAS Miramar. The event held in San Diego, is one of America's largest military air shows. The formations and maneuvers are absolutely stunning. In addition to displays and stunts by amaz... read more >>>
FlyGirl has been all around the country this past year. Travel tips come in handy when you're hopping from city to city, and now you can see them in action. Here is my first-person look at the airport experience this past summer. From check-in to landing, on a recent t... read more >>>
Did you know that Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has two dog parks? But that's not all PHX has to offer travelers and their companions. Sky Harbor has some 500 works of art on display, a multitude of shops, a Veteran's room, and state of the art paging system.... read more >>>
It was almost one hundred years ago that a U.S. President first took to the skies. Theodore Roosevelt flew by plane in October 1910. He was no longer in office but was credited as being the first American President to fly. Today, when the President travels he does so in s... read more >>>
Last year in August, the Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo made its Southern California debut at Los Angeles International Airport in October, as the airline showed off its latest -- and largest -- acquisition. Their new aircraft can carry 489 passengers: 14 in its first... read more >>>
In October 2008, the Qantas A380 made its debut in Los Angeles, with the first scheduled flight arriving from Melbourne in October 2008. Attending the event, Qantas Ambassador-at-Large John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Click on the video to see our AeroChannel speci... read more >>>
On Monday December 29th 2008, a AV-8B Harrier "Jump Jet" crashed, killing its pilot close to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The jet fighter was returning from a training mission around 12:03 pm EST when it crashed in an unpopulated area a mile east of No... read more >>>
There are conflicting reports being issued by authorities after a flight said to be carrying 11 passengers December 9th 2008, while flying over the Bermuda Triangle. According to one report, it was an Atlantis Airlines flight, which departed from Santiago in the Dominica... read more >>>
Yesterday, a Delta Air Lines flight from Moscow to Atlanta was forced to make an unplanned landing in Canada, after an unruly passenger disrupted the flight. The passenger, a 39-year old Russian man, was said by fellow passengers to have been drunk and unruly. Accordi... read more >>>
Air India Dismisses Overweight Flight Attendants Air India has dismissed 10 of its flight attendants for being overweight. The carrier attempted to reassign the employees to ground assignments, which they refused. A Delhi court has ruled that it is within Air India&r... read more >>>
Monday, January 5, 2008, 12:40 a.m. PST Our final flight got out of Denver on time and was actually very comfortable and not too long. LAX was unusually crowded when we got in, although I’m sure tons of people were coming home from their New Years travels today.... read more >>>
Another good reason to vote. Also viewable on the Aerochannel page on YouTube. read more >>>
The following are the most recent travel alerts and warnings issued by the U.S. Department of State. For more country-specific information, visit their website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html. This information is current as of today, ... read more >>>
Thanks for discovering AeroChannel. We are currently in a live demonstration phase. So what do we do? AeroChannel produces feature stories on aviation and travel issues. We also have created a unique tool to help you to get to the gate on time. AeroChannel will offer... read more >>>
In the summer of 2009, the U.S. military will attempt its first test of the Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser. It's the Defense Department's newest multi-million dollar pet project in relation to the Missile Defense System, which is designed to shoot down tactical ballistic mis... read more >>>
A Continental Airlines flight skidded off the runway at Denver International Airport Saturday evening, injuring 40 people including the pilot. At around 6:00 pm, Continental flight 1404 from Denver to Houston "exited the runway" as it was ... read more >>>
The National Transportation Safety Board held a Press Conference this afternoon to issue an update on Saturday evening’s incident involving a Continental Airlines Boeing 737 that ran off the runway at Denver International Airport. NTSB board member Robert Sumwalt... read more >>>
In a recent 60 Minutes segment on the TSA and the state of airport security in the U.S., viewers got a glimpse of what the screeners experience on a daily basis. Passengers arrive at the airport already rushed and frazzled, and once they’re asked to endure a... read more >>>
We’re in the middle of flu and cold season, which inevitably means that either you or someone you know will suffer through the misery of a high fever, coughing and a runny nose. What’s even worse than just being sick is having to fly on an airline when you s... read more >>>
Health Magazine has named Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport as the "Nation’s Healthiest Airport." The magazine ranked America's airports, and awarded the top honor to Sky Harbor for its “comfortable, low-stress experience” and healthy dining option... read more >>>
It could be the mechanics, poor management or a string of bad luck, but US Airways once again made headlines as a result of equipment failure. Sunday, a US Airways commuter jet made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport. The flight, which origina... read more >>>
This week, the LA Times reported that in the 2008 holiday season, the procrastinator is getting the worm…and the major savings. It is common knowledge that more often than not, it’s best to get an airline ticket far in advance. Last-minute tickets, especiall... read more >>>
Why the sad face? Just because we’re nearing the days of least sunshine, the economy is in the dumps, foreclosures are rampant, we’ve given all of our money to Detroit, and actually all you’re getting for Christmas is your two front teeth, I don’t ... read more >>>
Katie O'Brien - AeroChannel's FlyGirl Monday, December 8, 2008, 11:35 p.m. PST Got through customs, no problem. There was one other really large flight coming in, but there were still plenty of lanes to accommodate all of us. LAX did a great job this evening! Got ... read more >>>
F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter Description All-weather fighter and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18 Hornet is the nation's first strike-fighter. It w... read more >>>
On November 30th the Space Shuttle Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT) after a 15-day mission in orbit. Severe weather conditions in central Florida forced Nasa to divert today's landing to Edwards. Central Florida, including Cape C... read more >>>
