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Lion Air Firms Up Record Order for 230 Boeing 737 MAX and 737-900ER Jets

Boeing on Tuesday announced that it has finalized a historic deal with Jakarta-based Lion Air to purchase at least 230 aircraft, valued at approximately $22.4 billion based on list prices.
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US Coast Guard HC-130 takes off from Lajes Air Base in the Azores. (Photo by João Eduardo Sequeira via wikipedia, CC-BY-SA)

Coast Guard Buys Three Lockheed Martin HC-130J Airplanes

The US Coast Guard has ordered three new Lockheed Martin HC-130J airplanes to augment its surveillance and search and rescue capabilities.
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On This Day in Aviation History: August 15th

On this day in 1945, Japan announces that it is surrendering to the Allies; in 1957, a USAF F-104 hits a new altitude record; the FAA is created by Congress, and more...
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JetBlue’s 70th Destination: Liberia, Costa Rica

JetBlue on Wednesday announced that it would begin four-times-weekly service to Liberia, Costa Rica from their hub at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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The Flat Panel Trainer

Most people that know the difference between a 747 and the A320 are also aware of the technology that is being developed for the large A380 & the composite fuselage of the 787. The technology development has not stopped wit...
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