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Airline News

The Numbers Are In: U.S. Sets Records in 2016 for Most Airline Passengers and Safety

Last year's record of 900+ million passengers in the U.S. shows not only higher traffic, but an equally impressive safety record.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Editorials

The Forgotten Victims of Alaska Airlines Ending the Virgin America Brand

With so many reactions being aired following Alaska Announcing the coming end of Virgin America, who stands to suffer the most?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Blog

Why The Circular Runway Concept Would Not Work

A report from the BBC about a circular runway concept is going viral, but how does it hold up when examined objectively?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Blog

Why NYCAviation Uses The Weather Channel’s Winter Storm Naming System

NYCA uses The Weather Channel's winter storm naming system, much to the chagrin of Twitter users. Phil Derner explains why that is.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Crashes

Fact Time: Wednesday’s Ameristar MD-83 Overrun in Detroit

A chartered Ameristar MD-83 carrying the Michigan men's basketball team overran the runway at Willow Run Airport yesterday. Here are the current facts regarding the accident.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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