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An ATA Boeing 737. (Photo by Phil Derner Jr)

A New York Departure

As ATA announces plans to terminate their New York LaGuardia service, one spotter looks back at the fond memories of spotting his favorite airline.
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

On This Day in Aviation History: December 20th

A Continental 737 slides off the runway and burns at Denver, the first flight of the Delta Dagger, the first flight over Antarctica, and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

On This Day in Aviation History: October 1st

Concorde breaks the sound barrier, West Coast Airlines Flight 956 becomes the first fatal DC-9 crash, NASA is born, and the F-86 and XP-59 take their first flights.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Photo Gallery: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo

An amazing representation from multiple branches of the US Military bring thousands of people a ton of excitement including aircraft that span over five decades. Photographers Jeremy Lindgren and David Lilienthal bring you all ...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

On This Day in Aviation History: February 17th

Asiana Airlines is established in 1988, Aloha comes out of bankruptcy protection in 2006, the Turkish prime minister survives a plane crash in London in 1959, and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.
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