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VIDEO: Space Shuttle Endeavor Makes Last Night Launch

What do you mean you weren't up at 4am to watch the launch? Well we have the video right here for you, as Endeavor heads into orbit on what was the final night launch before the Space Shuttle's pending retirement this fall.
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

The Logbook: Come Fly the Irate Skies

Senator Chuck Schumer calls a US Airways flight attendant a not-so-nice word, while an American Airlines F/A flips her lid on a first class passenger who asked for OJ. Panicky passengers "accidentally" evacuate a Batvia aircraf...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

PHOTOS: China Eastern’s New 737 Special Paint Scheme Spied in Seattle

China Eastern Airlines has a new special scheme on a Boeing 737-700 that was captured by David Lilienthal at Boeing Field before being delivered to Shanghai.
by Phil Derner Jr.

 

 

On this Day in Aviation History: February 5th

The world's first airline launches passenger service, US starts inspecting baggage, a B-47 loses a nuke, TWA starts transatlantic flights, two transcontinental flying speed records are set and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

V Australia to Order 777-200LRs for JFK, LHR Flights

V Australia is said to be coming up on announcing a big aircraft order, among them 777-200LRs which would allow them nonstop service from Sydney to JFK and also Perth to London Heathrow (LHR).
by Phil Derner Jr.