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On This Day in Aviation History
A US Airways Fokker stored in the desert.

March 15th in Aviation History: Fokker Stops Building Planes After 84 Years

Fokker quits building planes, Pan Am launches Airbus A300 service, and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Aviation News

VIDEO: Space Shuttle Endeavor Makes Last Night Launch

What do you mean you weren't up at 4am to watch the launch? Well we have the video right here for you, as Endeavor heads into orbit on what was the final night launch before the Space Shuttle's pending retirement this fall.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Final Call

The Logbook: A380 Wake Turbulence Beats Up Saab 340

The wake turbulence of a Qantas A380 severely roughed up a Saab 340 landing on a parallel runway. Also, the 747-8 passes engine runs and 787 is in the final gauntlet, United pokes at Embraer to see if they have some planes for ...
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Editorials

Are There Really 11 Missing Aircraft in Libya Threatening a 9/11 Repeat?

An anonymous US government official says 11 aircraft are missing from Libya and threatening a repeat 9/11 attack. Are they a threat? Are they even missing?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Aviation News

The Logbook: A Series of Tubes

In today’s daily digest, computer failure, fire and volcanoes indicate the 4th sign of the aviation apocalypse! Condor 753 diverts due to fire, a Congo MD-80 is caught by volcanic rock after their personal runway extension pr...
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