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A pilot has been hailed a hero for landing a packed passenger jet at New York’s JFK airport and saving everyone on board.

All 60 passengers and four crew escaped unharmed when the plane came down onto the tarmac in a shower of sparks when its right landing gear became stuck.

It is thought the pilot balanced the jet on the left wheel then slowly eased it on to the right wing to slow it down.

Everyone on board was evacuated through the main door and was taken to the terminal where they were checked over and released shortly afterwards.

Federal air-safety officials are investigating whether pilot distraction was responsible for two recent dangerous runway incidents involving Allegiant Air and JetBlue Airways Corp.

The safety lapses didn't result in any fatalities, but the two separate close calls over the past few weeks have prompted renewed scrutiny of pilot attentiveness by government regulators and crash experts. The latest investigations follow a string of other cockpit mistakes—some stretching back to 2009—highlighting the dangers of pilot complacency or distraction.

Air travelers already pay extra to check bags on planes, even for more leg room. But how willing are they to pay more for the pleasure of sitting?

Say hello to the newest idea in ultra-high density aircraft cabin seating--the Sky Rider.

"Lately we are finding different names for it. One could be the John Wayne seat," said Fredrek Meloni from Avio-Interiors.

An airline pilot caught this week in Amsterdam for being over the legal alcohol limit just before takeoff highlights an issue among U.S. pilots that occurs once a month on average, government data show.

Plane manufacturer Boeing is predicting airlines will double their fleets over the coming years.

Plane maker Boeing says airlines in Oceania will spend well over $120 billion over the next 20 years.

Federal aviation regulators are expected to unveil long-awaited proposals to combat pilot fatigue on Friday, replacing decades-old work rules, the Wall Street Journal reported.