NYCAviation


 
Author Archive
Recent
Most Commented
Random
 

 
Aviation News

The Logbook: Northwest Overfly, Chapter 683

More attempts to place blame on ATC in the Northwest Minneapolis overfly incident. Ryanair is skipping out on a Boeing deal, the 787’s MTOW is increased, Pakistan receives the first Saab 2000 AEW and Swiss to start ZRH-SFO.
by Phil Derner Jr.
3,850
Full Story »

 
 
Editorials

Are There Really 11 Missing Aircraft in Libya Threatening a 9/11 Repeat?

An anonymous US government official says 11 aircraft are missing from Libya and threatening a repeat 9/11 attack. Are they a threat? Are they even missing?
by Phil Derner Jr.
6
Full Story »

 
 
On This Day in Aviation History
A US Airways Fokker stored in the desert.

March 15th in Aviation History: Fokker Stops Building Planes After 84 Years

Fokker quits building planes, Pan Am launches Airbus A300 service, and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.
1,677
Full Story »

 

 
Enthusiast News

The Great JFK Runway Closure of 2010: Your Definitive Guide

JFK's runway 13R/31L is in need of some rehabilitation, which will have a major effect on an already strained airfield operation. Here's what the changes will mean to travelers, airlines and planespotters.
by Phil Derner Jr.
2,881
Full Story »

 
 
On This Day in Aviation History

On This Day in Aviation History: February 8th

Freddie Laker founds Laker Airways, the FAA retires Amelia Earhart's aircraft registration, the first Boeing 247 takes flight, the crashes of Independent Air 1851 in 1989 and Eastern Air Lines 663 in 1965 and more...
by Phil Derner Jr.
3,137
Full Story »