A government watchdog said Wednesday that federal officials approved a new type of small jet despite problems with the plane's design and production, and overruled safety concerns. ...more

September 18, 2008

When a computer glitch at a Federal Aviation Administration center caused widespread airline delays this week, it served as a reminder that the U.S. flight system is waiting for a modernizing overhaul. But it also appears the FAA's management of its existing technologies falls short of standards in other vital sectors. ...more

August 30, 2008

Hundreds of commercial airline flights were delayed across the Eastern half of the United States on Tuesday in what the Federal Aviation Administration said was an unprecedented glitch in the federal computer system that processes flight plans. ...more

August 27, 2008

Computer problems that are preventing airlines from filing flight plans have contributed to nearly 24 arrival delays and about 20 departure delays at Tampa International Airport tonight. ...more

August 26, 2008

An experimental aircraft crashed into a house and exploded shortly after takeoff Friday, killing the pilot and two people inside the home, authorities said. ...more

August 23, 2008

A "celebration of life" service for the Rev. Simeon Nix will take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Bell Shoals Baptist Church, 2101 Bell Shoals Road, Brandon. Doors will open at 5 p.m. ...more

August 19, 2008

With the price of oil still above $100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative to traditional fuel. But when it comes to airplanes, finding the right mix poses a special challenge. ...more

August 16, 2008

A small plane carrying a cancer patient to Boston went into a nosedive and crashed Tuesday in a grocery store parking lot, killing all three people on board, authorities said. It was the third fatal crash in as many months for a network of charities that ferry patients to medical treatment. ...more

August 13, 2008