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VIDEO: Army Parachute Jumper Gets Caught on Flagpole at Texas Rangers Game

A US Army Golden Knight hit a bit of a snag while descending into Rangers Ballpark Wednesday night.

August 26th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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VIDEO: Helicopter Crashes in Competition During Loop de Loop Attempt

Video was captured of an MD 500 helicopter crashing at a competition while attempting to perform a loop de loop in Minsk, Belarus.

August 10th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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VIDEO: Rescue Helicopter Crashes in Nevada

A rescue helicopter went down at a mountainous campground in Nevada last week. None of the four on board were seriously hurt.

July 25th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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Virgin America Orders 60 Airbus A320s, Announces Plans for Sharklets

Virgin America announced an order for 40 Airbus A320s with options for 20 more, while also sharing their plans to add sharklets to their fleet.

July 22nd, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 2 comments | Continued
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Free Mets Tickets at North American Airlines Blood Drive!

North American Airlines is teaming up with New York Hospital Queens in their first blood drive, giving away a pair of NY Mets tickets to donors. Find out how you can help save lives!

July 21st, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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Boeing Phantom Ray UAV to Fly Atop NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Boeing announced today that the Phantom Ray, a stealthy, unmanned combat aircraft, will soon travel on the back of a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, making it the first non-Shuttle to be transported aboard the SCA.

July 20th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 6 comments | Continued
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Photo Gallery: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo

An amazing representation from multiple branches of the US Military bring thousands of people a ton of excitement including aircraft that span over five decades. Photographers Jeremy Lindgren and David Lilienthal bring you all of the action.

July 20th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 3 comments | Continued
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Photo Gallery: Arrow Air Ceases Operations After 63 Years of Service

Arrow Air, the Miami-based cargo carrier with a long history of cargo, passenger and even aircraft leasing operations, grounded their fleet on Wednesday, concluding several years of financial gloom.

July 1st, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 1 comment | Continued
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PHOTOS: 2010 New York Air Show at Jones Beach

The Jones Beach Air Show brought out huge crowds this weekend and photographer Scott Snorteland was in the air and on the ground to capture some of the best moments on camera.

May 31st, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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JFK’s Bayswater Park Padlocked Due to Budget Cuts

Budget cuts today brought upon the sudden, though expected closure of Bayswater Point State Park, a popular spot for aviation enthusiasts and their families. Find out how you can help get the park opened again so you can enjoy those famous skyline photos from JFK.

May 13th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 3 comments | Continued
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On This Day in Aviation History: May 7th

The Soviet Union proves that they shot down a U-2 spy plane after an American attempt to cover it up, Pacific Air Flight 773 crashes after a man shoots both pilots, Varig is founded, the Lockheed L-1011-500 enters service and more!

May 7th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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On This Day in Aviation History: May 6th

The Hindenburg Disaster in Lakehurst, New Jersey ends the era of the airship. Several firsts, such as PSA’s inaugural flight, United’s flights between NY and San Francisco, first flight of the P-47 Thunderbolt, and TWA’s delivery of the Boeing 307 Stratoliner. Need I say…much more as well.

May 6th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 0 comments | Continued
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On This Day in Aviation History: May 5th

Cinco de Mayo is a busy day in aviation, with Alan Shepard heading into space, the miraculous disaster averted with Eastern Flight 855 near Miami in 1983, and two unrelated hijackings on the same day in 1972. The Air France-KLM merger, yet another Amy Johnson first, and much, much more.

May 5th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 1 comment | Continued
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On This Day in Aviation History: May 4th

The “Superga Air Disaster” kills the entire Torino AC football team, US Airways joins Star Alliance, EAS Flight 4226 crashes after overshooting a runway and demolishing dozens of buildings, Lunar Orbiter 4 and Magellan space probe launch, Amy Johnson sets another speed record and more!

May 4th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 1 comment | Continued
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SPY PHOTOS: SunExpress New Livery Revealed

World’s first photos of a new livery for SunExpress 737s.

April 15th, 2010 | Phil Derner Jr. | 1 comment | Continued