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On This Day in Aviation History: March 6th
Hooters Air begins operations, the crash of Air Algerie Flight 6239, a transcontinental speed record set by an SR-71, Japan flies the world’s heaviest passenger, a Sikorsky Sea King sets a distance record and more!
Allegiant Purchases Six Boeing 757s for Hawaii Service
Allegiant Air service will soon extend beyond the mainland to Hawaii, thanks to the purchase of six 757s to be delivered over the next two years.
Southwest Shows Interest in Buying LaGuardia and National Slots if Delta and US Complete Swap
Some scarce flight slots at LGA and DCA will hit the market if Delta and US go along with the DOT's stipulations for their slot swap, and Southwest seems to be interested in scooping some up.
Boeing Hires Atlas Air to Take Over Dreamlifter Flying
Atlas Air will soon assume the flying duties for Boeing's fleet of Dreamlifter cargo aircraft, a contract currently held by Evergreen International.
Catch Me If You Can: Fake Airline Pilot Arrested
A man who flew hundreds-of-thousands of passengers aboard airliners all across Europe for over a decade has been arrested after it was revealed he is not a licensed pilot.