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Drinking Water Temporarily Contaminated at LAX

Posted March 13, 2013 by Jason Rabinowitz

Early Wednesday morning, it was discovered that a “cross-contamination incident” involving the connecting of non-drinkable and drinkable-water lines in Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had occured. The non-drinkable water line was for the use of recycled chilled-air-conditioning water. “All airlines and concessionaires were immediately notified,” said Nancy Suey Castles, Public Relations Director, Los [...]

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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner lands in Sydney during the plane's Dream Tour. (Photo by Boeing)
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FAA OKs Boeing to Test Dreamliner Battery Fix

Posted March 12, 2013 by NYCAviation Staff

The FAA on Tuesday approved Boeing’s plan to get the 787 Dreamliner back into the air.

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Virgin America To Become 2nd US Airline to Fly Sharklets; Needs Your Help Naming Aircraft

Posted March 11, 2013 by Jason Rabinowitz

Virgin America becomes the second airline in the US to introduce fuel saving Sharklets. Want to name the plane?

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The Future of NYCAviation

Posted March 11, 2013 by Phil Derner Jr.

Losing our Editor and friend, Matt Molnar, was a heavy blow for our organization and the aviation world. What’s next for NYCAviation?

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A thirsty Boeing 777 takes on some biofuel before a marathon across the Atlantic Ocean. #LATFH
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KLM First to Cook Up Biofuel Flights Between Amsterdam and New Amsterdam’s JFK Airport

Posted March 11, 2013 by Eric Dunetz

Ties between NYC and Amsterdam go back over 400 years, with history continuing as KLM begins biofuel flights on a Boeing 777 to JFK.

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Artist rendering showing of Shake Shack, where noms can be obtained at Terminal 4 this May.
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OMGBBQ! Shake Shack and Blue Smoke Coming to JFK Airport

Posted March 8, 2013 by Jason Rabinowitz

Burgers and BBQ Coming To JFK Terminal 4 in the form of Shake Shack and Blue Smoke.

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Larger Airports Such As JFK Will Remain Unaffected.
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FAA to Close 137 Control Towers Due to Sequestration

Posted March 6, 2013 by Jason Rabinowitz

Sequestration To Shut Down 137 Control Towers on April 7th.

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Pilots Report Drone Interfering with Flights on Approach to JFK Airport

Posted March 5, 2013 by Jason Rabinowitz

According to sources, multiple pilots have reported a radio-controlled drone while on approach to JFK Airport.

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Pilot Taxiing at JFK Strikes Lights While on Cell Phone

Posted February 22, 2013 by Phil Derner Jr.

A pilot reported to be on his cell phone while taxiing to depart JFK Airport struck runway lighting, damaging his Merlin aircraft.

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The Numbers Game: American-US Merger Initial Rundown

Posted February 14, 2013 by NYCAviation Staff

Wondering exactly what the merger of American Airlines and US Airways will mean? Curious as to what the largest airline in the world consists of? We’ve got some numbers for you.

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Dallas to Tempe: ‘Yes, Yes, I Will!’: American Airlines and US Airways FINALLY Announce Merger

Posted February 14, 2013 by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

American Airlines and US Airways today announced their intention to merge, ending months—if not years—of rumor and speculation. The move will create the world’s largest airline.

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A crispy 787 lithium-ion battery under investigation. (Photo by NTSB)
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NTSB Finds Source of Boeing 787 Battery Fire: Announces Review of Battery System

Posted February 7, 2013 by NYCAviation Staff

The National Transportation Safety Board announced today that they have pinpointed the origin of the January 7th battery fire on a JAL Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Boston to single cell which short circuited and spread to other cells. The nations top safety regulators further announced that the investigation would turn toward scrutinizing the design, certification, [...]

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Budget Woes to Blunt the Blues? Blue Angels May Get the Ax

Posted January 31, 2013 by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

The US Blue Angels jet team may be facing the ax if Congress fails to stop the nation from going over the fiscal cliff.

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American’s New Airplane; Their First 777-300

Posted January 31, 2013 by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

American Airlines Unveiled their newest aircraft type, the Boeing 777-300, dressed in their fancy new paint scheme.

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Delta MD-90 sits on taxiway after evacuated passengers. (Photo courtesy http://www.kevindavisphotos.com/)
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Delta Flight Evacuated on Boston Taxiway Due to Brake Fire

Posted January 31, 2013 by Phil Derner Jr.

Delta Flight 2101 BOS-ATL suffered a brake fire before departure and evacuated their passengers on a taxi in Boston.

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737 wing mechanics Jon Powell, Jared Sanchez, Ron Doleman, Mike Graham and Ron McNabb lift a 737 wing spar part into the automated spar assembly tool. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)
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Boeing to Boost 737 Production

Posted January 30, 2013 by Jason Rabinowitz

Some much needed good news was delivered by Boeing, yesterday, as they announced that the rate of production of the 737 has been increased to 38 airplanes per month. Over the past two years, the Next-Generation 737 has seen its production increased by more than 20 percent, from just over 31 per month, to the [...]

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A New American Hits New York

Posted January 28, 2013 by Eric Dunetz

American Airlines unveiled their new look to New York City on Friday as part of their  “Becoming New American” tour, flying in the first Boeing 737 painted in the company’s new livery. The new look marks the first overhaul of the Dallas-based carrier’s public image in a generation. American Airlines VP of New York and [...]

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A Flybe Bombardier Dash-8-400 (G-JECL) takes off from Manchester Airport, England. (Photo by Arpingstone via wikimedia)
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Flybe To Cut 300 Jobs In Europe

Posted January 24, 2013 by AFP

Low-cost airline Flybe said on Wednesday that it intended to cut 300 jobs to slash costs.

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A US Army sergeant launches a AeroVironment RQ-11Raven unmanned aerial vehicle, similar to the drones being sold to the Afghani government. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Guillory/US Army)
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Afghanistan Set to Enter the Drone Age, Or Is It?

Posted January 24, 2013 by Jean MacKenzie, GlobalPost

Kabul hopes for spy drones to increase its sovereignty, but the reality may not match the hype.

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Kingfisher Airlines Boeing 727 (N727VJ) at Mumbai. (Photo by Sean d'Silva via wikimedia)
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Kingfisher Must Win Bankers’ Permission To Fly Again, Minister Says

Posted January 23, 2013 by AFP

India’s aviation minister warned grounded Kingfisher that the debt-laden carrier will need to get clearance from its bankers to fly again.

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