Stunning turnaround: Qantas is profitable again
The airline group “is now targeting A$675 million of transformation benefits in financial year 2015, up from the previous target of A$600 million,” according to a Qantas statement. The fast…
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Secret Service consulting with French on drone case in Paris
For at least the last two days, unmanned aerial vehicles have been spotted flying over high profile sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and the U.S. Embassy in France,…
Southwest Airlines grounds 128 aircraft after missing inspections
“The airline voluntarily removed these aircraft from service while the FAA works with Boeing and Southwest to evaluate a proposal that would allow the airline to continue flying the planes…
Proposed Drone Regulations Complicate Amazon Delivery Plans
(Adds detail and analysis) By Alwyn Scott NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. aviation regulator proposed on Sunday that people flying drones for commercial purposes obtain a special…
That Time Mickey Rourke Shushed Anna Faris’ Baby For Crying On A Plane
Anna Faris knows firsthand the struggles of flying with a baby. In a Tuesday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the actress recalls traveling to London to visit her husband Chris…
Drone company looks to restrict flight areas in D.C.
A mana government intelligence agency employee, no lesstook to the top of his G Street building late at night to show off his drone to a female companion. He had…
Government Employee Flies Small Drone Over White House Fence
Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary, says that a small electronic device found on the White House lawn overnight is not thought to pose a threat to anyone within…
Sights and sounds of the #Blizzardof2015
Flying into #Boston. Already a nice layer of snow over the city. #Blizzardof2015 still to come, and I'll be right in the middle of it for @CNN. #CNNSnow A photo…
Stephanie Roche’s wonder goal pipped at post for Puskas award
Nevertheless, her brilliant goalfilmed by chancebeat Robin van Persie’s flying header for Holland against Spain at the World Cup into third place. Victorious Real Madrid forward Rodriguez hailed Roche’s effort…
Missing plane and air disasters: How bad was 2014?
With the AirAsia disappearance now counted as a crash, this year’s number totals 111. The last time the world had 111 crashes was in 1927. “If you consider sheer numbers…
What happened to AirAsia Flight QZ8501
— The Airbus A320-200 took off from the Indonesian city of Surabaya at 5:36 a.m. local time Sunday with 155 passengers and 7 crew members on board. Its destination was…