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Looking Back: Fueling a Life of Aviation

Every aviation enthusiast has a collection of small stories that they can reminisce on to think about how they developed their passion for all that flies. This is mine.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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The Future of NYCAviation

Losing our Editor and friend, Matt Molnar, was a heavy blow for our organization and the aviation world. What's next for NYCAviation?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Pilot Taxiing at JFK Strikes Lights While on Cell Phone

A pilot reported to be on his cell phone while taxiing to depart JFK Airport struck runway lighting, damaging his Merlin aircraft.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Video: Syrian Fighters Shooting at an Airliner? NYCAviation Investigates

A video appears online showing men shooting at a 747 as it approaches to land. What happens? Whose plane is it? NYCA digs deeper.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Alaska 261 Plunges into Pacific Ocean: January 31st in Aviation History

Pan Am receives the first Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Ham the Chimp visits space, an Alaska Airlines MD-80 crashes off the coast of California, and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.