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Happy 70th Birthday LaGuardia Airport!

A mayoral tantrum, the drudgery of prohibition and the Great Depression teamed up to build New York City’s first major airport, which opened on October 15, 1939.
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Chopper Pilot Nearly Becomes Eligible for Darwin Award

A Florida helicopter pilot somehow made it home with only a broken arm after attempting an extraordinarily stupid maneuver with his Robinson R22 and failing miserably.
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John Travolta’s Dogs Killed by Ground Equipment at Bangor Airport

A truck on its way to service John Travolta's aircraft accidentally hit and killed two dogs belonging to the actor's family as they were being walked on the tarmac at Bangor International Airport.
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US Airways Negotiating Merger with United Airlines

US Airways could be weeks away from announcing the purchase of United Airlines, according to a NY Times report published this afternoon.
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American Airlines Jet Suffers Nose Gear Damage In LGA Bird Strike

An American Airlines 737-800 on approach to LGA hit a bird Tuesday, damaging the landing gear but causing no injuries.
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