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On This Day in Aviation History: November 16th

Qantas is founded, NASA's X-43 hits Mach 10, NASA's Skylab 4 and Russia's Venera 3 are launched, National Airlines Flight 967 crashes, and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 
Al Roker and Ann Curry having a good time while taking in some spotting at Bayswater Park.

NYCAviation on the Today Show!

NYCAviation made its network television debut on the Today Show this morning, where we explained the hobby of aviation enthusiasm to the nation and showed Al Roker and Ann Curry a good time at JFK.
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

On This Day in Aviation History: May 6th

The Hindenburg Disaster in Lakehurst, New Jersey ends the era of the airship. Several firsts, such as PSA's inaugural flight, United's flights between NY and San Francisco, first flight of the P-47 Thunderbolt, and TWA's delive...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 

 
Southwest's first Boeing 737-800 N8301J rolls out for departure

Photos: First Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Takes Off

Exclusive photos of the first Southwest 737-800 jet embarking on its maiden test flight.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Possible Plane Crash Off of Deal Island, Maryland [UPDATED]

The US Coast Guard called off their search Sunday after finding nothing to suggest a plane had crashed off the coast of Maryland.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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