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NTSB Votes To Revamp It's 'Most Wanted List' Process

Plans Are Underway To Modernize The Decades-Old Safety Recommendations Program

The NTSB voted unanimously this week to change its Most Wanted List Safety Recommendations Program Board Order.

Gary Airport Gets A Sixth Infusion Of Cash For Improvement Project

Over $5 Million To Spur Job Growth, Economic Development, Says Congressman Pete Visclosky

The FAA on Thursday said it was awarding a sixth installment of federal assistance to the Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) for airport expansion efforts, according to a news release from Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-IN).

NASA's MESSENGER Spacecraft Begins Historic Orbit Around Mercury

Bolden: Mission Will 'Revolutionize' Understanding Of Mercury

NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft successfully achieved orbit around Mercury at approximately 2100 EDT Thursday. This marks the first time a spacecraft has accomplished this engineering and scientific milestone at our solar system's innermost planet.

United Express Pilot Indicted For Flying After Drinking

Regional Airline First Officer Faces Possible 15 Year Prison Sentence

Aaron Jason Cope, age 32, of Norfolk, VA, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Colorado late Wednesday on one count of operation of a common carrier under the influence of alcohol.

Astronauts Offer 'Space' In Charity Auction

Artifacts Up For Bid Benefit Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's (ASF) online Spring Semi-Annual Auction of Astronaut Experiences & Memorabilia opened Friday, March 18.

Arbitrator Determines Republic Violated Midwest FA Contract

AFA-CWA And Management Will Negotiate A Settlement

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) won a major arbitration Wednesday for hundreds of former Midwest Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by AFA.

Joint Venture Agreement To Develop C919 Jetliner Electric System Finalized

Hamilton Sundstrand, AVIC EM Will Provide The Systems

Plans have been finalized for the co-development and manufacture of the electric power system for the new Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (COMAC) C919 jetliner.