Monday, 6:37 p.m. Sitting out a red light among other southbound motorists on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

April 1, 2009

Like every first responder on Sept. 11, 2001, Ivan Castrillo breathed in the toxic air - a brew of jet fuel, asbestos, lead and concrete dust concocted by the collapse of the twin towers in Manhattan. ...more

March 11, 2009

Aircraft manufacturers have begun to seek surrogate fuel sources to produce "green" jet fuel and cut costs, but leave it to fun-loving Southwest Airlines to test pixie dust power. Tinker Bell One, a specially decorated Boeing 737, is scheduled to visit Tampa International Airport on a flight from Chicago at 2 p.m. today. ...more

October 31, 2008

The world of commercial aviation used to be rather glamorous. ...more

August 28, 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

Wondering what airlines will charge you for next? Try pillows and blankets. JetBlue Airways said Monday that it would sell a pillow and blanket set for $7 on flights of two hours or more. The set, which passengers can take home, includes a 10-by-12 inch pillow and a fleece blanket, which fit into a carrying case. ...more

August 5, 2008

US Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. ...more

July 10, 2008

Expensive jet fuel and a soft American economy are threatening to sink Caribbean tourism as airline ticket prices soar and flights are sharply reduced, choking the flow of the vacationers that many tiny islands depend upon. ...more

June 22, 2008

The surge in oil prices is translating into even higher costs for air travelers as well as drivers. ...more

June 10, 2008

NEW YORK - Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday it is cutting 3,000 jobs and reducing capacity in the fourth quarter by 11 percent, citing record fuel costs and an industry in "crisis." ...more

June 5, 2008