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The "enhanced centerline" and other safeguards on taxiway Z short of runway 31L at JFK. How many safeguards do YOU see here? Leave a comment with your answer, I'll revisit the topic sometime soon.
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Hold Short(comings)

Posted July 29, 2009 by Brian Futterman

In light of recent developments meant to enhance situational awareness and aviation safety on the ground, Brian Futterman discusses the nature of runway incursions and challenges the merits of adding to existing technology instead of developing it anew.

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VIDEO: Airbus A380 Makes Hard Crosswind Short Field Landing at Oshkosh

Posted July 28, 2009 by Matt Molnar

The big Airbus makes a bouncy, swervy landing on a short runway at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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New Spotting Guides Published for Albany International Airport and Boeing Field

Posted July 25, 2009 by Matt Molnar

Albany may be the capitol of New York, but Boeing Field in Seattle just might be the 737 capitol of the world. Check out the best places to spot aircraft at both airports with our new spotting guides

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American Airlines 767 Falls On Nose During Maintenance

Posted July 25, 2009 by Matt Molnar

American Airlines’ youngest 767-300ER has been seriously damaged in a maintenance accident at the carrier’s Fort Worth, Tex. repair facility.

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On This Day in Aviation History: July 22

Posted July 22, 2009 by Matt Molnar

India’s first fighter pilot is killed, and the US forces dispatch Uday and Qusay Hussein.

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Boeing Gives 787 a New Livery, But First Flight Could be Delayed Until 2010

Posted July 22, 2009 by Matt Molnar

Troubled 787 gets a new paint scheme, but new report says the chronically delayed aircraft may not get off the ground until 2010.

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JetAmerica Folds

Posted July 17, 2009 by Matt Molnar

After extensive speculation that JetAmerica was on the ropes before it had even taken off, the AP reports JetAmerica has thrown in the towel.

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A plane lands on the resurfaced runway at Wiliamson-Sodus Airport near Lake Ontario in upstate New York. The airport is owned by the private Williamson Flying Club. Photo by CBS News
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Tiny Airports Take Off With Stimulus

Posted July 15, 2009 by Michael Grabell, ProPublica

The Federal Aviation Administration has now allocated all of its $1.1 billion in stimulus money for airport improvements. But the complex set of rules laid out in the recovery act has led to some counterintuitive results: The biggest winners aren’t the busiest airports.

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Pet Airways Takes Off from Republic Airport

Posted July 14, 2009 by Matt Molnar

With a full cabin of “pawsengers” on-board, Pet Airways launched its maiden flight today, taking off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island en route for Los Angeles.

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VIDEO: Korean Air 777-300ER Tail Strike at Tokyo Airport

Posted July 13, 2009 by Matt Molnar

A Korean Air 777-300ER suffered a tail strike while landing at Tokyo Narita Airport in high winds.

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Air France to Launch A380 on Paris-New York Route in November

Posted July 9, 2009 by Matt Molnar

Settling months of speculation, Air France has announced that it will use its first A380s on the Paris-New York run beginning in November.

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Artist's rendering of an American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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American 787 Renderings Revealed

Posted July 9, 2009 by Phil Derner Jr.

We’re still a few years away from seeing American Airlines 787s in the flesh, but NYCAviation has obtained several new renderings of what they may look like once they are finally delivered.

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JFK Airport Runway Closed Due to Turtles

Posted July 8, 2009 by Matt Molnar

Not even a half day after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc on local air travelers, this morning JFK is battling another force of mother nature: Turtles.

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Wednesday Wakeup: Does Obama Want to Own the Airlines?

Posted July 8, 2009 by Matt Molnar

Does Obama want to own the airlines? A new ground management system at JFK. Thunderstorms wreak havoc on New York-area airports. Boeing issues an ultimatum.

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Spirit Airlines Purchases Ailing Air Jamaica

Posted July 7, 2009 by Phil Derner Jr.

Florida-based Low Cost Carrier possibly renaming Jamaican national airline to “Spirit of Jamaica” after purchase…

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Malaysia Airlines to Suspend Kuala Lumpur-Stockholm-New York Route

Posted July 7, 2009 by Matt Molnar

Malaysia Airlines will discontinue service on their KUL-ARN-EWR route in October.

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CSA Czech Airlines to Suspend JFK-Prague Service October 25th

Posted July 4, 2009 by Matt Molnar

CSA Czech Airlines has announced it will discontinue all of its long haul service effective October 25th, including its sole year-round trans-Atlantic route, Prague (PRG)-New York (JFK).

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Air France 447 Crash Investigators Release Interim Report

Posted July 4, 2009 by Matt Molnar

France’s Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA) has published an interim report on the investigation of the June 1st crash of Air France 447.

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AeroSur New York-Havana Service to Resume, Receive 767 Upgrade

Posted July 3, 2009 by Matt Molnar

According to government filings, Bolivia’s AeroSur will resume their 1x weekly New York (JFK)-Havana (HAV) scheduled charter service on August 2nd.

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Last Known Photo of Crashed Yemenia Airbus A310 7O-ADJ

Posted June 30, 2009 by Matt Molnar

An NYCA forum member visiting London caught perhaps the last photo of the tragic Yemenia A310, registration 7O-ADJ, as it approached Heathrow on Monday, June 28th.

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