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Indonesia NTSC Releases Preliminary Lion Air Crash Report

The National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia on Wednesday released a preliminary report into the crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737 at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali last month. On April 13, 2013, Lion Air flight 904 crashed into the sea just short of runway 09 in Bali, and we are now getting [...]

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American Airlines Celebrates Delivery Of New Boeing 777-300ER

When a company re-brands, it typically means a new coat of paint over the old, and maybe an ad campaign to tell consumers that their logo has changed. For American Airlines, however, the re-branding is going deep, deep into the roots of the company, from top to bottom. More than just a fresh coat of [...]

The crash site of a National Air Cargo 747 (Credit: Albert Ramirez, Twitter) Crashes

VIDEO: National Air Cargo 747 Crashes at Bagram, Afghanistan

On Monday morning, a National Air Cargo Boeing 747-400 N949CA, operated on behalf of US Mobility Command, has crashed just after takeoff from Bagram Air Base with 7 crew members on board. The following is a dashcam video showing the full crash. You can see the aircraft’s nose pitch up heavily, stall, then fall to [...]

FAA cut backs due to sequestration had resulted in the furloughing of ATC employees, causing massive delays throughout the country. Aviation News

Sequestration And You- How To Avoid The Delays

So, your elected officials can’t do their job properly, but you already knew that. With an all time low approval rating, our lovely congress has failed to stop automatic spending cuts, and those cuts are hitting the FAA hard.

A Delta Boeing 737 on short final for runway 31R as JFK Runway Run participants run down runway 4R. Enthusiast News

JFK Runway Run Attracts Serious Runners, Aviation Enthusiasts to JFK’s Runways

Last weekend, the JFK Rotary Club held their annual JFK Runway Run, bringing out serious runners to the runways of JFK International Airport, as well as some quite slow aviation enthusiasts. The 5k race, which helps raise money for scholarships and community functions, presents a rare opportunity for the average citizen to be escorted air-side [...]


 
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Reagan National Airport control tower. (Photo by dbking via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY)

FAA To Close 149 Contracted Control Towers April 7th

The FAA announced Friday the first round of contracted air traffic control towers to be closed due to sequestration, starting April 7th. Among the towers being closed is Trenton Mercer, which is just outside of Philadelphia and...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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App Shootout: FlightRadar24 vs. Planefinder

App Shootout: FlightRadar24 vs. Planefinder

Which app helps plane spotters track flights the best? NYCAviation looks at two popular live-tracking options: FlightRadar24 and Planefinder.
by Jason Rabinowitz
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Post-security shops at St. Maarten (SXM)

Leaving St. Maarten – Enjoy Your Last Hours In Paradise

If you ever find yourself at the Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of St. Maarten, it probably means you are about to be leaving paradise. It’s time to stop thinking about which pristine beach you are going...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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Southwest's first Boeing 737-800 N8301J Warrior One, taxis to its welcoming party.

Rough Luv: Two Southwest Birds Clip Wings in Detroit

Two Southwest 737s clip wings while pushing back from their gates at Detroit Metro Airport.
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Niner Point Five Questions with: FlyerHulk

As part of a new segment on NYCAviation, we will be interviewing various notable people with pertinence to the aviation world, sharing with everyone both the serious and lighter side of aviation while we get to know more about ...
by Phil Derner Jr.
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The new 787 battery enclosure adds another layer of protection and eliminates the potential for fire. At right is cover for the enclosure, which is made of 1/8-inch stainless steel. (Photo courtesy  © Boeing)

Video: Boeing Presents 787 Fix to the World

In a webcast in Japan early Friday (late Thursday for the United States), Boeing briefed the world on the causes and solutions to the battery incidents that had ground the 787 fleet since mid-January.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Delta First Class on the Boeing 757-200  Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren / NYCAviation

Delta Air Lines Domestic First Class Reviewed

We promised you when we ran our article on the Delta Airlines’ premium international cabin upgrades earlier this year that another article on domestic cabin changes was to follow. Today we deliver on that promise as we take a...
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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Singpore Airlines Cargo 747-400F taking off at LAX

Drinking Water Temporarily Contaminated at LAX

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...
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