Topic: Continental Airlines Inc.

What caused the 2000 Concorde crash?

Ten years later, the cause of Air France Flight 4590’s crash outside Paris is the subject of a trial starting today in France. All 100 passengers, nine crew, and four people on the ground died when the Concorde crashed on July 25, 2000.

The power of spiritual calm

A Christian Science perspective.

Turbulence is leading cause of air flight injuries

Passengers on a flight from Brazil to Houston were hurt after the plane hit severe turbulence Monday. Unbuckled seat belts are a key reason for turbulence-related injuries, say experts.

Four ways to help pilots avoid turbulence

The emergency landing of Continental Flight 128 in Miami Monday adds urgency to ongoing efforts to better predict turbulence.

Should older pilots undergo stronger fitness tests?

Cockpit death of a pilot prompts questions about qualifying medical exams.

Already pummeled by recession, airlines now must deal with concerns about flu

Airplanes themselves are safe, experts say, but flights to Mexico have been cut. Drug cartel violence is an issue too.

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Meet the man who's flying the plane

For kids: what it takes to become a commercial airline pilot.

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