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BREAKING: Boeing 787-9 Earns FAA, EASA Certification

Boeing’s newest offering in the 787 family received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
by Ken McQuillan
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BREAKING: American Airlines and US Airways Close Merger, Create Worlds Largest Airline

In Dallas early Monday morning, officials from AMR Corporation and US Airways formally finalized the merger of the two carriers, forming American Airlines Group, Inc. The merged carriers have, with the stroke of a pen, become t...
by Ken McQuillan
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The American/US Airways Merger: The View from 35,000 Feet

With the American Airlines/US Airways merger now finalized, two pilots - one from American and one from US Airways - shared their perspectives on the merger with NYCAviation.
by Ken McQuillan
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JetBlue Brings New Flights and Help to Motown

JetBlue launched new service to Detroit while also making a big donation to a school in Detroit's inner city. NYCAviation was there to chronicle the dual festivities.
by Ken McQuillan
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A Day in the Life of a News Chopper Camera Operator

The news chopper has become an integral tool for TV reporting, quickly capturing birds-eye views of car chases and house fires that cameramen on the ground cannot. An aerial cinematographer in Detroit talks about his job.
by Ken McQuillan
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