If the United States wants to continue to be the major player in the global economy, it needs an efficient, robust aviation system.

Southwest CEO Gary Kelly discusses his airline's earnings and whether its business model has changed.

A company in Rhode Island has come out with a TSA-safe cupcake in response to the incident last month where a cupcake was confiscated in an airport for its gel-like frosting.

Airbus checked off orders for over 1,400 new planes in 2011, while Boeing only tallied up order for around 800 new planes last year.

A possible merger of Delta and American could bring higher ticket prices, a tough fight for competitors and more convenience for business travelers.

The European Union wants airlines to reduce emissions or pay for permits allowing them to pollute. U.S. opponents say the permit fees would be better spent on new, more efficient aircraft.

Chinese airports are getting bigger and more efficient, and the country's airplanes are getting an upgrade, as the nation gains ever-greater economic clout.

The cuts are supposed to level the playing field in the airline business, but the conflict between Europe's Airbus and America's Boeing could continue to rage on for years.

The struggling airline has declared bankruptcy after a poor third quarter, but it says it will keep its scheduled flights running.

Dinky airplanes are being phased out due to soaring fuel prices.