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Today in Aviation History: February 24th

A United Airlines 747's explosive decompression over the Pacific kills 9 people, SAS launches Europe's first North Polar route to Asia, a 9 year old boy flies a Cessna, and more...
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DEVELOPING: Malaysia Airlines 777 Reportedly Shot Down Over Ukraine

A Malaysia Airlines 777-200ER traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in the Ukraine on Thursday after a presumed surface-to-air missile strike.
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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner lands in Sydney during the plane's Dream Tour. (Photo by Boeing)

FAA OKs Boeing to Test Dreamliner Battery Fix

The FAA on Tuesday approved Boeing's plan to get the 787 Dreamliner back into the air.
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A MetroJet Boeing 737-200 (N282AU(. (Photo by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt via Wikipedia)

US Airways Scraps MetroJet, Cathay Pacific is Founded, First All-Instruments Flight: September 24 in Aviation History

US Airways announces the end of MetroJet, Cathay Pacific Airlines is formed, Jimmy Doolittle makes the first all-instrument flight, more...
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Video: What Really Happened With Allegiant 426’s “Low Fuel” Situation?

NYCA's Phil Derner discusses Allegiant 426's "low fuel" situation while trying to land at Fargo, North Dakota, while the airport was closed.
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