| DOT affirms Virgin America is U.S.-controlled airline The Department of Transportation has rejected an Alaska Airlines challenge to the U.S. citizenship status of privately held carrier ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
New rule too late for fliers stuck on Virgin America flight Passengers' ordeal while stuck on a Virgin America plane is adding to a growing dispute over a federal passengers-rights rule ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Falcon 9 Soars On Debut Flight The 48-meter tall booster blasted off at 2:45 p.m. EDT, near the end of its four-hour launch window. aviationweek.com |
Some hotels offer to pay fliers' bag-check fees Some hotel companies are offering to pay for the checked-baggage fees charged by some U.S. airlines. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Pratt Raises Stakes In JSF Engine Battle The demonstrated sea-level thrust for the F135 now rates above 50,000 lb., 20% higher than the specification. aviationweek.com |