2009-11-02

Continental’s First Star Alliance Scheme Enters Service

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Written by: Phil Derner Jr.
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In a ceremony on October 27th at Newark Liberty Airport, Continental celebrated their teaming with the  Star Alliance network by unveiling their first aircraft in Star Alliance colors. The Boeing 757-200 (N14120) is seen here touching down back in Newark after entering service.

Photo by Bill Striffler

Photo by Bill Striffler

Photo by Bill Striffler

Photo by Bill Striffler

You can view Bill Striffler’s other aviation photographs on his Flickr HERE.



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Phil Derner Jr.
Phil Derner founded NYCAviation in 2003. A lifetime aviation enthusiast that grew up across the water from La Guardia Airport, Phil has aviation experience as a Loadmaster, Operations Controller and Flight Dispatcher. He owns and operates NYCAviation and performs duties as an aviation expert through writing, consulting, public speaking and media appearances. You can reach him by email or follow him on Twitter.




 
 

 

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