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Aeronautics, Commercial Air Transport World (ATW) 
 Selected articles from this publication for the international air transportation industry. Articles cover industry trends, airlines in specific world regions (such as Latin America and Asia/Pacific), routes and airports, aircraft and equipment, safety and security, and other topics. Includes data on U.S. and international airlines, industry news, and event listings. http://www.atwonline.com Topics: Industries, Transportation Last updated May 9, 2006 Chasing the Sun
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series based on the book "Turbulent Skies: The History of Commercial Aviation" by T. A. Heppenheimer. Feature photos and essays about aviation history, an aviation timeline, and profiles of planes (such as the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380), innovators (pilots, builders, passengers, inventors, and airline executives), and companies and manufacturers. Also includes related links. http://www.pbs.org/kcet/chasingthesun/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Feb 1, 2005 International Air Transport Association (IATA): Industry Economics & Facts
Fact sheets, statistics, and other material about the international air travel industry. Provides data on airlines (such as number of passengers and miles flown), a monthly newsletter on industry trends, list of acronyms, and fact sheets on topics such as fuel prices, emissions, avian flu, and safety. From the International Air Transport Association (IATA). http://www.iata.org/pressroom/industry_facts/ Topics: Industries, Transportation Last updated May 9, 2006 Professional Pilots Rumour Network (PPRuNe)
This site contains discussion forums for professional airline pilots with a British focus. Includes late-breaking news about the airline industry, such as major lay-offs, recently-canceled flights, security alerts, workplace safety, and more. Also has forums for other airline crews, pilot training, private flying, aviation history, and regional and non-English speakers. http://www.pprune.org/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Transportation Last updated Dec 6, 2008 |
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