In The News: Honors College
When the castle gates of Excalibur swung open for the first time on June 19, 1990, the medieval-themed megaresort at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip was the largest hotel in the world. Thirty-five years later, the castle still stands, and the casino hotel’s allure continues to resonate with visitors.
The world of aviation is full of hidden symbolism, and pilots' uniforms are no exception. Here's what those stripes are all about.
With recent violence in Minnesota and riots in Los Angeles, concerns are mounting about the potential rise of political violence across the United States. Dr. Michael Green, an associate professor in the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Department of History, weighed in on the issue. He emphasized the importance of understanding the underlying causes of such violence.
As the investigation continues into the tragedy in Minnesota that left State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, as well as State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife wounded, News 3 spoke with Dr. Michael Green, an associate professor in the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý', Department of History about the rise in political violence across the country.
America’s air traffic control system has been crying out for modernization for 25 years, yet remains trapped in technological limbo.
As investigators in India comb through both the wreckage and data left behind by the fatal Boeing 787 crash Thursday, aviation experts are piecing together their own theories.
The fiery crash of Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport in western India has stunned aviation experts and ignited scrutiny over possible mechanical or procedural causes with an aircraft known for its advanced technology and safety record.
The Dreamliner has no previous fatal accidents. The 737 Max, however, has had issues
Boom Supersonic, the Colorado startup that aims to assemble passenger jets in North Carolina, celebrated President Donald Trump’s executive order Friday ending a 52-year-old ban on overland civilian supersonic flight.
With big holidays like Memorial Day –that just passed –Fourth of July, and Labor Day, Las Vegas brings in thousands of people. However, as the years have gone by Las Vegas is experiencing a mixed bag in its tourism sector, with some metrics showing positive trends and others indicating a decline.
Over the last few months, the country's long-standing relationship with flying has descended rapidly, with horrible tragedies, repeated communication failures, and various other terrifying things dominating the headlines and our social media feeds.
Jetblue and United are teaming up. The airlines announced a partnership on Thursday to sell each other’s flights and link up their loyalty points programs. It’s the latest move by JetBlue to expand its network of routes.