Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway

There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.

Airplane suddenly drops 25,000 feet midflight, injuring 17 passengers

Korean Air said 17 passengers received medical attention after one of its Taiwan-bound flights dropped mid-air due to pressurization issues.

US prosecutors recommend criminal charges against Boeing for violating settlement: report

U.S. prosecutors have reportedly recommended that the Department of Justice (DOJ) bring criminal charges against Boeing for violating a settlement related to two fatal crashes. 

How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans

The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.

Boeing CEO apologizes to families of 737 Max crash victims during Senate panel testimony

Boeing CEO David Calhoun stood and faced the people in the audience who were holding photos of some of the 346 people who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 Max jetliner crashes.

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of a spike in scams targeting timeshare owners and that a large portion of these schemes are being perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels.

Airplane passengers endure 9-hour 'flight to nowhere'

Passengers and crew had traveled over 4,833 miles at the end of the nine-hour ordeal – and still no closer to their desired destination.

Dozens report illness after visiting Havasupai Falls

Dozens of hikers who visited Havasupai Falls at the bottom of the Grand Canyon this summer are leaving one of America's most treasured national parks with an unknown sickness.

US gas prices are falling — here's why, states with the cheapest gas

Gas prices are falling across the U.S, AAA says. Here’s what states have the lowest average prices per gallon, and what’s expected this summer at the pump.