Recent aviation disasters and close calls stoke fears about the safety of flying
The statistics show flying remains the safest form of transportation compared with driving or even riding on a train.
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Are there more plane crashes this year? Federal data says no.
Although plane crash news is alarming, data shows commercial flight accidents are rare, and the recent number of aviation incidents isn’t unusual ...
Report: Airlines Flew 41 Million Flights In 2024 With Seven Fatal Accidents
Global commercial aviation remains extremely safe, IATA said, noting, "The accumulation of safety data, including the 2024 ...
‘I was sure we were going to die’: Delta passenger shaken by Pearson crash landing
Nate Richie, who was on the Delta flight that crash landed in Toronto, says in a new interview with Global News that incident ...
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Not Flying Blind: UMD Researchers develop technology to enhance pilot perception
While flight safety has been top of mind for a lot of travelers recently, researchers inside this University of Maryland lab have been thinking about it for years.
How Many Plane Crashes So Far in 2025? See Number
Find out how many plane crashes happen on average per year in the United States in light of multiple aviation accidents. In light of recent aviation issues and catastrophic plane crashes across the ...
American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a ...
American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at Reagan National Airport to avoid another plane
An American Airlines flight arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its landing to avoid another aircraft.
As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the ...