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United Flight 1475 hit a big bird near Denver. (Photo via Twitter)

United Plane Suffers Bird Strike Near Denver

A United Airlines jet hit a large bird near Denver on Tuesday.
by NYCAviation Staff
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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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Thor at the airport. (Photo by Alaska Airlines)

Alaska Airlines Flies Abused Dog To California For Life Saving Surgery

A German shepherd mix named Thor is smiling today—a big deal since it's the first time he's been able to open his mouth in at least 6 months.
by NYCAviation Staff
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NTSB Finds Source of Boeing 787 Battery Fire: Announces Review of Battery System

The National Transportation Safety Board announced today that they have pinpointed the origin of the January 7th battery fire on a JAL Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Boston to single cell which short circuited and spread to other cel...
by NYCAviation Staff
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January 20th in Aviation History: Air Inter 148 Crashes, North American Airlines Born

Today in aviation history, Air Inter Flight 148 crashes, North American Airlines is born, E2C Hawkeye makes its first flight and much more!
by NYCAviation Staff
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