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On This Day in Aviation History

On This Day in Aviation History: December 31st

The first General in the US is Jeanne Holm of the United States Air Force in 1970. The first flight of the Tu-144 in 1968, first German plane to visit England after WWI in 1922 and a few air travel records set in both 1958 and ...
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On This Day in Aviation History

On This Day in Aviation History: February 19th

A China Airlines flight survives a 30,000ft dive in 1985, though an Iberia flight suffers an all-fatal crash the same day. The Boeing 757 makes its maiden flight, Lufthansa lines up to be the first 737 customer, and more...
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Taking a Step Back to Appreciate Flight

In today's world of high-speed technology, so many take advantage of air travel, but forget its long history. Taking a step back and adding a little perspective can make airplane geeks out of anyone.
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No Punishment for Harrison Ford: A Positive Sign for Aviation Safety Culture

Did Harrison Ford receive special treatment because of his celebrity, or is getting off without punishment SOP in aviation safety?
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An American Airlines 757 (N703TW) passes the greatest skyline in the world on short final for LGA

American JFK-SEA Flight Diverted Due to Suspicious Device On Board

An American Airlines flight out of New York's JFK International Airport diverted to Chicago's O'Hare because of a suspicious device found on board.
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