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United Orders 30 Embraer E-175 76-Seat Aircraft

United announced an order for 30 Embraer E-175 on Monday evening, which will fly under their United Express fleet, with deliveries scheduled for 2014 to 2015. “At United, we are focused on modernizing our fleet, and we lo...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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Fly Delta iOS social sharing graphic

Delta Goes Social, Adds Facebook Sharing To Mobile App

Not to be outdone by JetBlue with #SoFly, Delta has announced an update to the Fly Delta mobile app which adds social media sharing functionality as well as a few other improvements. In their Taking Off blog on Thursday, Delta ...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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Air New Zealand: The Airline of Middle-Earth. (Photo by Air New Zealand)

Check Out Air New Zealand’s New Hobbit-Themed Boeing 777

Air New Zealand has unveiled a Boeing 777-300ER wearing paint inspired by “The Hobbit.”
by Jason Rabinowitz
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On board cameras on a Boeing 777-300ER displayed on the flight deck

The Aircraft Black Box: Is It Time For Video Recording?

Aircraft flight data and cockpit voice recorders have advanced dramatically in recent years. They have transitioned from an analog recording of a very small set of flight parameters, to advanced digital solid state recordings o...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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The plane spotters toolkit. Cleaning pen, cell phone battery recharger, SD card reader, and more!

The Plane Spotters Toolkit

So, you have decided to start plane spotting. That’s great, welcome to our hobby! You have already picked out a great camera and lens, but what else do you need to become a master plane spotter? Sure, you could just sit near ...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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