Carbon offsets are a massive con
Mike Childs, head of science, policy and research at environmental organization Friends of the Earth, previously described carbon offsetting as a “massive con” to CNN, partly because any effect from…
Fed likely setting up to heavily regulate model aircraft
Last week, the White House announced it wants Congress to act on new laws that would permit increased monitoring and the remote destruction of “drone” aircraft. One news article said…
Red Bull ‘plane swap’ stunt violated FAA rules and crashed the plane
They should have hired Trevor Jacob for this! Pilots Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington were unable to complete the never-before-seen stunt as one plane went out of control. Source: First…
The problem with Science by Anecdote
Before mask use became widespread on airplanes and in other places during the pandemic, Festa said, she always became sick after flying — either getting a sinus infection or swollen…
Half of Americans afraid to fly domestically – because Covid
While fewer Americans than ever are wearing masks and backing mask mandates as a result, per the Ipsos poll, the federal mask mandate for planes and public transportation has remained…
Alaska Airlines to retire all Q400 turboprops by end of 2023
Sad to hear this: Alaska Airlines has announced that by the end of 2023, the Seattle-based carrier’s fleet will consist exclusively of Boeing 737s for mainline flights, and Embraer E175s…