By The Editors of AVweb | December 26, 2004
AVweb has obtained a list of 48 airports that could see reduced service or even off-peak tower closures as the FAA tries to put staff where it says it needs it and save money on airports that now have 24-hour controller services but see little or no traffic during certain time periods. More
By Mary Grady | October 10, 2004
The vastness of Alaska presents both an enticement and a threat to the pilots who fly there. AVweb Newswriter Mary Grady visited Anchorage this summer and filed this report on how Alaska's aviation community is working to get the job done without getting killed in the process. More
October 4, 2004
Burning Nitrous Oxide and Rubber (and not rolling) to 367,442 MSL (according to the chief on-site X Prize judge), Mojave Aerospace Ventures led by Burt Rutan and funded by Paul Allen Monday earned the Ansari X Prize of $10 million. More
By Glenn Pew | September 29, 2004
AVweb staffers were in the Mojave Desert bright and early Wednesday morning as SpaceShipOne made the first of three scheduled attempts at private spaceflight. Peer over our shoulders as we watch Burt Rutan, Mike Melvill, and crew take a shot at history -- without having to wake up at 3am! More
By Paul Bertorelli | August 15, 2004
On scene, Aviation Consumer 's Paul Bertorelli reports on the damage from Hurricane Charley. More
By Tim Kern | August 15, 2004
AVweb contributing writer Tim Kern barely ducked the destruction caused by Hurricane Charley. Read his firsthand report. More
By Tim Kern | August 14, 2004
On Friday and Saturday, Hurricane Charley hit the Florida coastline hard and fast. Despite being without power, contributing writer Tim Kern sent these photos. More
By Paul Bertorelli | August 14, 2004
On Friday and Saturday, Hurricane Charley struck the Punta Gorda Terminal in Florida hard and fast. AVweb staffers were on hand to capture the devastation. More
By Stacey Commer | July 4, 2004
In this age of multinational forces -- peacekeeping and otherwise -- it is more important than ever for military pilots to practice with aviators from other countries. Once a year, in a huge, Canadian military reservation, aircraft from around the world join forces in simulated combat to prepare for future battles. More
By Glenn Pew | June 21, 2004
Previously, AVweb brought you a gallery of behind-the-scenes photos from the SpaceShipOne launch preparations. Today we're back with photos from the actual launch, the flight, and the celebrations afterward. More