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Aviation News

Waking Up to the Issues of Pilot Fatigue: Part Three

In the third article in our series, Karlene Petitt takes a look at the impact of the new pilot fatigue regulations on long haul international pilots.
by Karlene Petitt
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Editorials

When The Unthinkable Happens: A Memoir of Being a Witness to a Crash

Last August, NYCAviation's Standards Editor was attending the media day for an air show when an aircraft crashed while practicing it's routine. This is his memoir of the events of thst day and what followed.
by Ben Granucci
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Editorials

The Rush To Save A Vintage C-53

In a small town 30 minutes outside of Canton, Ohio sits a vintage C-53. If one airline pilot can't raise the money to save it soon, it will meet the scrapper.
by Jay Haapala
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Editorials

Divert (From the Pilot’s Point Of View)

The vast majority of airline flights reach their destination as planned. Occasionally bad weather or other factors cause flight crews to have to divert to an alternate airport, disrupting both the airline's and passenger's plan...
by Brad Tate
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Airline News
Fares hawked by Spirit pole dancers now must include all taxes and fees. (Photo courtesy Spirit Airlines)

Hey Spirit: Stop Whining

Most US airlines oppose the DOT's new fare advertising rules, but Spirit's public campaign against airfare transparency insults the intelligence of consumers.
by Edward Russell
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