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Portlandia plays on the RED entertainment system as we get airborne. (Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/NYCAviation)

Flying Along With Virgin America’s First Flight to Portland

On a plane named Mt. Hoodie, Virgin America on Tuesday launched service to Portlandia, err, Portland.
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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Lufthansa's first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (D-ABYA) receives a water cannon salute upon arrival at Washington Dulles. (Photo by Cary Liao/NYCAviation)

Lufthansa Flies First Ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Service From Frankfurt to Washington

Three-hundred and sixty-two passengers, media and VIP guests received the ride of a lifetime Friday as Lufthansa and Boeing celebrated the first scheduled 747-8 Intercontinental flight in Washington DC.
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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Virgin America aircraft.

Virgin America Main Cabin Select Reviewed: The Premium Economy Challenge, Round 1

In the first round of an NYCAviation series comparing domestic premium economy cabins, does Virgin America live up to their own mantra: A breath of fresh airline?
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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Crowds gathered around the 1,000th Boeing 777 ever built, which will soon be delivered to Emirates A6-EGO

Photos: Boeing Celebrates its 1,000th 777 Jet, Soon to be Delivered to Emirates

Throngs of Boeing employees and suppliers gathered in Everett, Wash. on Friday to celebrate the completion of the 1,000th Boeing 777 widebody airliner.
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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Emirates flight attendants pose for photos in Seattle

Photos: Launch of Emirates Dubai-to-Seattle Flights Marks Airline’s Sixth US Destination

Dubai-based airline Emirates launched its sixth US destination on Thursday with an inaugural nonstop flight to Seattle.
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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