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2009-11-10
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Written by: Phil Derner Jr.

• We’ve come across some absolutely amazing photography of the Aeroflot Airbus A330 in SkyTeam colors.

• Mexicana officially joined Oneworld yesterday, and painted one of their Airbus A320s accordingly.

• A funny complaint letter sent to Sir Richard Branson is better passed around the internet.

• A Kingfisher ATR-72 overran a runway while landing at Mumbai during bad weather. There were no injuries by the aircraft is badly damaged.

• United Airlines suspended a pilot that was allegedly drunk before departing from London on a 767.

• A Horizon CRJ-700 experienced an engine failure while flying from Fresno, CA to Seattle, WA, diverting to Sacremento, CA. All 25 passengers enjoyed living on the edge.

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About the Author

Phil Derner Jr.
Phil Derner founded NYCAviation in 2003. A lifetime aviation enthusiast that grew up across the water from La Guardia Airport, Phil has aviation experience as a Loadmaster, Operations Controller and Flight Dispatcher. He owns and operates NYCAviation and performs duties as an aviation expert through writing, consulting, public speaking and media appearances. You can reach him by email or follow him on Twitter.
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