For 17-year-old Joseph Clark of Hamilton, the sky?s the limit. On April 13, the Hamilton High sophomore received his private pilot?s license for a single engine aircraft after spending hours upon hours studying and flying a 125 horsepower Cessna 152.Growing up, flying right (Ravalli Republic)

GENEVA - About half of the 100 airline accidents worldwide last year took place during landing, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said yesterday.Half airline accidents occur upon landing (The New Zealand Herald)

About half of the 100 airline accidents worldwide last year took place during landing, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.Half airline accidents occur on landing (The West Australian)

Asian Air Traffic slows downThe Australian, Australia - 13 hours agoA REVIEW of first-quarter worldwide airport and airline traffic performance reveals a reasonably healthy increase in demand, despite the growing economic …Asian Air Traffic slows down - The Australian

Turkish PressUS Airlines’ April Traffic Drops as Economy Cools, Fares RiseBloomberg - May 6, 2008By Mary Jane Credeur May 6 (Bloomberg) — American Airlines and United Airlines led drops in April Air Traffic by four of the five largest US carriers, …Airline traffic down in April Orlando SentinelOn-time record improves at Philadelphia airport Philadelphia InquirerUnited Airlines Sees Hope For US Airways Merger AHNRedOrbitall 199 news articlesUS Airlines’ April Traffic Drops as Economy Cools, Fares Rise - Bloomberg

Ask the pilotSalon - 1 hour agoThat’s a euphemism for when a plane or other vehicle erroneously enters or crosses a runway without permission from Air Traffic control, setting up a …Close Calls At CVG Call Into Question Control Tower Issues WCPOall 3 news articlesAsk the pilot - Salon

Javno.hrLooming labor shortages may threaten air safetyUSA Today - 11 hours agoDespite staffing concerns that span from air-traffic control towers to the cockpit, the Journal does point out that "flying is still much less risky than it …Half airline accidents occur upon landing - IATA Reutersall 60 news articlesLooming labor shortages may threaten air safety - USA Today

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Senate Democrats Tuesday shelved a bill to modernize the aging Air Traffic control system, improve safety inspections of commercial airlines and ensure passengers stranded on delayed flights get adequate food and water. Senate …Air safety bill crashes as parties argue - CNN

now Big acts headed our way this summer, including Linkin Park, country’s Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, John Mayer, and more. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 …Air Traffic - AZCentral.com

More planes are flying than ever before, but the number of people who do everything from piloting them to fixing them isn’t keeping pace. The growing shortage is raising fresh concerns about air safety. Industry and government experts are worried …Air Safety’s Quality Control - Wall Street Journal

The only dynamically growing segment of the market is charter flights abroad, which are growing by 20-30% per year; however, this is more likely due to the rapid growth of the tourist market than to the merits of aviators. Overall, the drop in air …Air Transport 1991-2000 - Kommersant

Web produced by: PJ O’Keefe Three serious incidents in recent weeks have brought major staffing and equipment issues to light, at the Air Traffic control tower for The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International …CVG Control Tower Issues In Question

Bill Williams, who will be running as the Democratic choice for House District 48, will campaign as a new face in the political world.Bill Williams to run for state rep

“Darling, is this love?” asks Elbow’s Guy Garvey quietly in the middle of “Starlings.” He is answered by a deafening blast of horns, an apocalyptic brass rejoinder meant to warn the world of an oncoming storm …Elbow on the table

Sick of terrible travel news? It’s not like there’s a shortage of it, what with airlines going bust, fuel costs going crazy and passengers going nuts over all the extras they now must pay for.The Silver Lining in Airline Mergers