Airliner

January 15January 15
LA kids hit by dumped jet fuel are back in school as FAA investigates pilots actions
- Community
A day after a Delta Air Lines plane dumped jet fuel over several Los Angeles schools, federal authorities said the pilots of Delta Flight 89 did not ask for approval to release the fuel as part of their emergency landing. Air crews will typically notify air traffic control of an emergency and indicate they need to […]
September 18September 18
American Airlines mechanic accused of trying to sabotage plane denied bond
- Entertainment
The American Airlines mechanic accused of trying to sabotage a commercial airliner before takeoff will be held in custody until trial, a judge ruled Wednesday after saying the man may have sympathy for terrorists. Ahmed Alani allegedly tried to damage or disable an aircraft’s air data module (ADM) system, which reports aircraft speed, pitch and other critical […]
August 01August 01
Passenger Captures Moment Aeromexico Plane Crashes on Film
- Entertainment
An Aeromexico airliner crashed after taking off in the northern state of Durango on Tuesday, a federal official said. The governor of Mexico’s Durango state later said there were no deaths in the crash. Thirty seven people suffered slight injuries. The civil defense office of Durango state said the plane landed in a field near […]

LA kids hit by dumped jet fuel are back in school as FAA investigates pilots actions