“One can simply consider the holding pattern as a sort of traffic light for airplanes, used to control the inbound traffic landing at an airport.” Technically, a holding pattern is a defined ...

Procedures like go-arounds, diversions and holding patterns may be unnerving for flyers, but they're routine and meant to boost safety.

As there are no reports if the airplane transmitted any signal from its emergency locator transmitter, the Federal Bureau of ...