FedEx asks FAA permission to add anti-missile system to some cargo planes

FedEx wants to operate cargo planes outfitted with lasers that throw off incoming heat-seeking missiles, according to a newly published federal documents. (edition.cnn.com) Más...

The Deadly Crash That Changed Airline De-Icing Standards

40th anniversary of the deadly Air Florida flight #90 icing crash is recalled and it’s influence on modern weather airline deice and anti-ice winter operations. (www.foxweather.com) Más...

Every Delta Air Lines Employee Will Get A $1,250 Bonus Next Month

As a way of thanking its workforce, Delta Air Lines will give each employee a US$1,250 bonus (or half of it, depending on specific requirements) on February 14 (simpleflying.com) Más...

Here's the 'Disappointing' and 'Prohibited' Way Some American Airlines Flight Attendants Make Extra Money

In short, some senior flight attendants figured out a way to use their tenure to their monetary advantage. It's pretty simple, actually. Flight attendants bid each month on the routes they want to fly for the airline. Their requests are granted, based largely on seniority. Thus, the longest-serving flight attendants get the best routes. Then, they'd turn around and sell those winning bids to more junior flight attendants. It's not the first time this practice has come to light. In… (www.inc.com) Más...