Photos: Behind-the-Scenes at an Airport Rescue Exercise

Emergency responders in Seattle recently took part in a massive rescue exercise at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, simulating hostage situations, plane crashes and bombings. Here's an inside look.
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United Airlines Flights Disrupted by Nationwide Computer Outage

United Airlines service was at least partially shut down Friday night due to a glitch "interrupting departures, airport processing and reservations," according to the Chicago-based carrier.
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GECAS Orders 100 New Aircraft at Farnborugh 2010: 40 Boeing 737-800s and 60 Airbus A320s

GE Capital Aviation Services on Monday announced an order for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s for approximately $3 billion, and an order for 60 Airbus A320s with a list price of $4.9 billion.
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Air India's first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, VT-ANH, seen in March 2012. (Photo by Andrew W. Sieber via Flickr, CC BY-NC)

India Entitled to ‘Reimbursement’ Over Dreamliners, Minister Says

India's aviation minister said Thursday ailing Air India should be entitled to "reimbursement" from US giant Boeing.
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French Air Force Dassault Falcon 7X (F-RAFA) on approach to JFK for the United Nations General Assembly 2010. (Photo by Tom Turner)

Plane Carrying New French President Hit By Lightning Just Hours After Taking Office

France's new President Francois Hollande got an electrifying welcome aboard his new ride on Tuesday when the French Presidential plane was hit by lightning, just hours after taking office.
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