aeronautics, commercial

Describes the history and development of the Transcontinental Air Transport company.

How pilots are taught to fly; how they control their airliners in the sky.

An introduction to the Federal Aviation Administration, discussing its nature, structure, and responsibilities.

"A look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of FedEx, a logistics corporation that was founded in 1971 and today is one of the largest international shipping companies in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of how the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland and its surrounding communities opened their hearts and homes to passengers on airliners bound for the United States that were forced to land in Gander when U.S. airspace was closed on September 11, 2001.

Contains photographs and text that provide information about cargo planes and the work they do.