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Wednesday Wakeup: Does Obama Want to Own the Airlines?

Does Obama want to own the airlines? A new ground management system at JFK. Thunderstorms wreak havoc on New York-area airports. Boeing issues an ultimatum.
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New York's easternmost airport, Montauk could be shuttered in favor of housing. (Photo by Bing)

Are Days Numbered for Montauk Airport?

An $18 million price tag combined with residential zoning and non-existent profits could mean MTP's days as an airport are numbered.
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Today in Aviation History: October 30th

On this day in 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger is launched on what would be its final successful mission; in 1976 a Pan Am 747SP sets a speed record for a trans-polar round-the-world flight; in 1908, Henry Farman completes Europ...
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First Air 737 Crashes in Northern Canada, Killing 12

A Boeing 737-200 carrying 15 people crashed in the Canadian Arctic Saturday afternoon, killing 12 of them. The condition of the three survivors was not immediately known.
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Icelanair's lone Boeing 757-300 (TF-FIX) arrives at London Heathrow. (Photo by Gordon Gebert)

Icelandair to Install WiFi On Entire Fleet

Icelandair passengers will get to surf the web by the end of this year.
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