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Boeing Delivers FedEx’s First 777F

Boeing handed FedEx the keys to a shiny new 777 Freighter today, the box hauler's first of 15 on order. In 2006, FedEx placed what is still the largest 777F buy to date, soon after canceling their A380F order due to the Airbus ...
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This is the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six (N71MC) that collided with a helicopter over the Hudson. (Photo by Paul Kanagie)

Harrowing Accident Exposes Hudson River Corridor’s Flaws—and Beauty

A pilot explores the history of aviation accidents over the Hudson River corridor and the rarity of mid-air collisions.
by Brian Futterman
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Week In Review

This week, the TSA leaked a sensitive procedure manual, Boeing announced a date for 787's first flight, United placed A350 and 787 orders, Republic Airways looked to replace the Frontier Airbus fleet, the Northwest overfly dram...
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Flying Through History Aboard the B-17 Flying Fortress: A Photo Essay

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was America's workhorse bomber throughout World War II. Few flyable copies remain, but two of them, Liberty Belle and Aluminum Overcast, recently visited Seattle. We got to fly both of them.
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PHOTOS: Ships and Helicopters Entertain Thousands of New Yorkers During Fleet Week 2010

A parade of ships, demonstrations by Marine helicopters and other events thrilled huge crowds during New York's 26th annual Fleet Week. Scott Snorteland snapped some great photos of the action.
by Scott Snorteland
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