When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do... Take A Taxi

A transportation strike by workers in Italy demanding more investment in the sector forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, idled trains, anchored ships, and stalled busses across the country Friday, according to the Associated Press. 

Online-Only Tickets To Save $3 Million Annually

If you want to buy a paper ticket from Delta Air Lines, in person you may have to fly to New York -- on another airline -- to do it.

As noted in ANN's coverage from this year's eventful (and exceptionally well-run) AOPA Expo, few companies seemed to be as aggressive about the GA market as Diamond Aircraft. ANN spent some time with the folks at Diamond in looking over their plans for the DA40 series, while the Aero-TV crew crawled over and through the newest Diamond in the sky.

Vertical Power, developer of innovative solid-state switching systems for experimental aircraft covered by ANN last Summer, has launched their VP-100. The VP-100 uses microprocessors and solid-state switches to provide advanced electrical system features, circuit protection, simplified aircraft wiring, and the ability to eliminate dozens of modules, breakers and switches typically found in today’s aircraft.

Lived An Exciting Life, But It Took Its Toll

Though admittedly known more for his daring motorcycle stunts than his piloting skill, one can't deny storied daredevil stunt man Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel also racked up his share of time in the air... albeit only a few seconds at a time, and more often than not followed by a hard landing.

Klyde Finds Optimism In The Av-Biz Is As Dated As Disco...

On an expanse of dry and barren land with rolling hills and winding dirt roads known as Basilone Drop Zone, 15 Marines with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, gathered to fall, float and fly through the air as they conducted paraloft operations at Camp Pendleton, Nov. 14.

Gear Problem Spurred Emergency Landing

A flight instructor and a student walked away from a forced belly landing at New Jersey's Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) last week.

Wanted Mushrooms For His Mother

We're familiar with the call of duty... but the call of mushrooms?

On Nov. 27, 1957, at 6:59 a.m., six USAF pilots took off from Los Angeles and began what would be called Operation Sun Run. On that day, three new transcontinental speed records were established, and the speed and range of the McDonnell RF-101C was showcased.

Aero-Linx!

"Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly inside a hurricane or typhoon? Well, I've been there and done that!

Aero-Terms!

The separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control.

"With this year being the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, we believe this donation is truly fitting as it depicts a significant event in Air Force history. It's also fitting to be displayed in the museum. Our mission is to be 'the keeper of their stories' and this painting truly enhances the story, the history and the significance of the people who were a part of Operation Sun Run." Source: USAF Museum Senior Curator Terry Aitken, discussing a portrait unveiled during a ceremony commemorating a flight that took place Nov. 27, 1957, at 6:59 a.m., when six USAF pilots took off from Los Angeles and began what would be called Operation Sun Run. On that day, three new transcontinental speed records were established, and th