A 2015 Time analysis of 35 years of FAA data found back-third seats had a 32% fatality rate, compared to 39% in the middle third and 38% in the front third. Middle seats in the back were the safest overall, with just a 28% fatality rate. However, survival often depends on the unique circumstances of an incident, and air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation.

As new details emerge regarding the crash of an AZAL aircraft, experts are increasingly describing the crew as heroes. The pilots and flight attendants worked tirelessly until the very last moment to save lives.

When Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 took off from Baku on Christmas Day, it was struck mid-flight by a suspected surface-to-air missile, causing catastrophic damage and disabling the Embraer 190 jet's hydraulic systems.

Many people may not know about the SSSS code on the airplane boarding pass. This code is not always found by passengers, but it can be panic-inducing for those who get it.

If you’ve looked up at the night sky recently and noticed mysterious flying objects, you’re hardly alone. From New Jersey to Arizona and California (and dozens of places in between) the public has witnessed unusual flying objects, and often, it’s large clusters of them.

The Federal Aviation Administration will soon have a new director after the current leader decided to step down early, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump to name someone to lead the agency as it tries to build on improvements to safety and efforts to get struggling manufacturer Boeing back on track.

Ever wondered what might happen if you forget to put your phone on flight mode? While doing so won't cause the plane to crash, it can cause an interference during a landing.

Friday marks a tragic anniversary in Las Vegas, yet the mental health challenges from the deadly shooting on the UNLV campus will continue to linger for years to come. The team behind Project Wellness joined ARC Las Vegas and Evan Schreiber to share what needs the program is filling.