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ATC Audio: NTSB Investigating Sleeping Air Traffic Controller at Reagan National Airport

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation after the sole air traffic controller at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport fell asleep on duty.
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Emirates Places Record-Breaking Order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs Plus 20 Options

Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has ordered 50 Boeing 777s in a deal valued at some $18 billion at list prices, the companies announced on Sunday, the opening day of the 2011 Dubai Airshow.
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Cessna Crash in Bahamas Kills Eight

Eight people were killed early Tuesday afternoon when a small passenger plane crashed near Lynden Pindling International Airport on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas, officials said.
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China to Become World’s Second Largest Airliner Market By 2030: Report

China is expected to become the world's number two plane market as it will require 4,330 new commercial airplanes valued at $480 billion over the 20 years, Boeing projected on Tuesday.
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More FAA Projects Halted Nationwide as Partial Shutdown Continues

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday announced additional "stop work orders" throughout the nation for the second day, as Congress failed to pass legislation on Friday giving the FAA the authority necessary for work t...
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