Boeing’s Biggest Bird Takes to the Skies

The largest commercial aircraft ever built in the United States, Boeing's 747-8 Freighter, made its maiden flight today, marking an important step forward in manufacturer's groundbreaking, but aging, 747 product line.
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Urban Legend Debunked: A330 Cockpit Video Shows Airbuses Do Not Fly Themselves

Here's a neat video from the cockpit of an A330-200 performing a nonprecision VOR approach to JFK's runway 22L on a windy day.
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Southwest Carries Most Passengers During 2009 Industry Downturn

In the midst of a 5.3% industry-wide decline in passengers, Southwest Airlines retained its crown as the nation's biggest carrier in 2009. American finished second overall while carrying the most international passengers.
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Long Island Pilots May Still Face Trial After Brazilian Court Overturns Their Acquittal

A Brazilian court on Tuesday threw out another judge's acquittal of two American pilots involved in the 2006 Gol Flight 1907 crash, which killed 154 people.
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40 Gorgeous Photos Celebrating 40 Years of Embraer

On this date in 1969, Brazil's Ministry of Aeronautics formally created what would grow into one of the world's foremost aircraft manufacturers. Here are some of our favorite photos of Embraer jets and props operating in divers...
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