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Boeing NewGen Tanker Enters Air Force KC-X Competition
Boeing’s pitch for the US Air Force’s latest tanker competition will be a 767-based jet retrofitted with displays from the state-of-the-art 787 flight deck, among other improvements.
Amerijet Receives First of Two Boeing 767 Freighters
Miami-based Amerijet has leased its first two wide body freighters to compliment its fleet of Boeing 727s.
On This Day in Aviation History: March 4th
American Airlines begins DC-4 cross country flights, US and America West merge reservation systems, the Hindenburg takes its first flight, Herbert Hoover becomes the first civilian to break the sound barrier, the crashes of Canadian Pacific 402 and Caledonian 153 and more!
Sully’s Final Departure: Miracle on the Hudson Hero Flies Into Retirement (w/ Photos)
Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, a national hero for his successful water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River, completed his final airline flight today, entering retirement following a 40 year career as a professional pilot. We bring you photos of his last departure out of Ft. Lauderdale.
On This Day in Aviation History: March 3rd
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world without refueling, the crashes of United Flight 585, Turkish Flight 981, Mohawk Flight 405 and a Canadian Pacific Airlines Comet. Qantas flies to Tokyo, NACA is born and more.
Little Kid Takes Over JFK Airport Control Tower
A recording of a young boy giving takeoff clearances to flights at JFK Airport has landed at least one air traffic controller in hot water with the FAA.
Republic Airways May Dump Midwest and Frontier Airlines Brand Names
Republic Airways’ spokesman Carlo Bertolini has announced their interest in “unifying” their brand through the elimination of Midwest and Frontier names.
American Airlines Opens Spiffy New Cargo Terminal at JFK
American Airline Cargo on Monday opened a new state-of-the-art 135,000sq ft cargo facility New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The Great JFK Runway Closure of 2010: Your Definitive Guide
JFK’s runway 13R/31L is in need of some rehabilitation, which will have a major effect on an already strained airfield operation. Here’s what the changes will mean to travelers, airlines and planespotters.
Republic Orders 40 Bombardier CS300 Jets
Republic Airways has signed a deal to become the North American launch customer for Bombardier’s new 100-150-seat line of aircraft.
United Airlines Twitter Account Hacked
It appears United Airlines’ Twitter account was hacked early Friday morning. Or not…
On This Day in Aviation History: February 26th
Eastern Air Lines Flight 21 crashes with the airline’s President on board, A-4 Skyhawk production ends, Philippine Airlines is founded, Piedmont carries its millionth passenger, Continental begins codesharing with Air France starts and more.
Allegiant to Begin Flights Between Myrtle Beach and Three New Midwest Destinations
Best known for connecting small markets with popular tourist hot-spots, the self-proclaimed “Official Airline for Sunshine” will soon link to Myrtle Beach from Youngstown, Ohio, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Knoxville, Tenn.
On This Day in Aviation History: February 25th
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 crashes in Amsterdam, all flights in North America become smoke-free, TWA begins domestic 747 service, Eastern Flight 304 crashes, launch of the first ship designed to be an aircraft carrier and more.
PHOTOS: Fourth Boeing 787 Airframe Takes Flight
Boeing’s fourth 787 Dreamliner test plane made her maiden flight on Wednesday. David Lilienthal brings us exclusive photos of the occasion.
