On Sunday, airlines were told that Afghanistan no longer has civilian air traffic control services, and the airport has closed to commercial flights.
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How do pilots land airliners safely in the event of a complete power loss?
This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox fields questions about landing in the event a plane loses all power and the 747’s role as a freighter.
How hot is too hot for airliners to take off? How often do planes overfly hurricanes?
Sometimes, hot weather can prevent a plane from taking off or force it to shed weight by reducing passenger or cargo capacity.
Hurricane season is here: How do airlines deal with storms? Can they fly over them?
It’s hurricane season again in the U.S. Can planes fly over them? And how do airlines deal with hurricanes from a logistical standpoint?
What you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 10, its biggest 737 ever
Boeing’s biggest 737 yet, the Max 10, made its maiden flight on June 18 and is due to enter service in 2023. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Summer thunderstorms are back: How to keep bad weather from wrecking your travel plans
While you can’t control the weather, you can reduce the odds of storms fouling up your flight plans by scheduling flights for early in the day.
Unruly airline passengers: What is the role of the captain and flight crew in taming bad behavior?
It does not matter that you have paid for a seat; the captain has the authority to have you removed if you do not comply with the mask requirement.
What is the safest airplane? Modern flight safety features explained
John Cox is a retired airline captain. He explains safety features of modern airlines and redundant systems.
Do planes have cameras in the cabin or lavatory? And how does an airplane take off? Ask the Captain
John Cox is a retired airline captain. He explains cabin cameras, takeoff aerodynamics, and controlling a plan with the “side stick.”
Is the program that guarantees flights to small communities really working? Ask the Captain
Captain John Cox shares his thoughts on Essential Air Service that helps smaller communities. Plus, he shares how non-citizens can become U.S. pilots.