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America's Busiest Airports »
Be prepared to rub shoulders with at least a few people when traveling through these airports. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International holds…
The Disappearance of the Unruly Plane Passenger »
After peaking in 2004 with 330 unruly passengers, the number of unruly plane passengers has decreased by more than 60%…
Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft by Animal Group »
In 2011, there were a total of 10,083 wildlife strikes by civil aircraft in the United States. 96.5% of animals…
Unusual Ways To Meet Your Untimely Demise »
Every year, a few unfortunate souls meet their end in some very unusual ways. These are the few causes of…
The Things We Hate The Most About Air Travel »
Without a doubt, air travel can sometimes be a downright unpleasant experience. It's cramped, stuffy, awkward, and frequently expensive, all…
How often do flights arrive on-time? »
From June 2003 to May 2013, 78.01% of flights in the U.S. arrived on-time. The most common delay was air…
Airplane Accident and Fatal Accident Rates »
Airplane accident rates per 1,000,000 flight hours have remained relatively low since 2006. In 2011, there were no fatal accidents…
Airliners: An Increasingly Safe Enterprise »
Despite the buzz regarding the most recent airline crash, the number of casualties from airplane accidents has declined substantially over…