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Kennedy Airport Terror Planner Sentenced to Life in Prison

A US judge on Thursday sentenced a former cargo handler to life in prison for plotting to explode fuel tanks at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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TIMELINE: The Golden Age of Air Crimes

Despite what many young Americans seem to think, aircraft sabotage did not begin with the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It has been with us for decades. Following is a list of some of the worst air-related terrorist acts of the �...
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On This Day in Aviation History
A painting by Jean Baptiste Mauzaisse depicts French and Austrian forces at the Battle of Fleurus with the balloon l'Entreprenant in the background.

April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record

An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
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Aviation News

JFK Airport Terror Attack Plotter Sentenced to Life in Prison

Terror suspect Abdul Kadir was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for conspiring to attack John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, prosecutors said.
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Airline News

Romney Calls on New Libyan Government to Extradite Pan Am Flight 103 Bomber

U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday called upon Libya's Interim Transitional National Council to arrest and extradite the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing.
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