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Virgin Atlantic Flight 72, an Airbus A330-300 (G-VSXY) sits on the runway at Gatwick with its emergency slides deployed. (Photo by Lorna Wilson via Twitter)

Virgin Atlantic Airbus Jet Makes Emergency Landing in London After Fire Scare

A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 made an emergency landing at London's Gatwick Airport on Monday and evacuated all 299 passengers and 13 crew onto the runway via emergency slides. Four people were injured during the evacuation.
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Delta executives, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and other local politicians take part in the ceremonial first dig for the 630-foot long bridge that will connect Terminals C and D.

Delta Breaks Ground on LaGuardia Airport Terminal Improvements

Delta Air Lines execs and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg this week put their shovels to the pavement as they began their redevelopment of LGA's Terminal C and D.
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Southwest's first Boeing 737-800 (Warrior One, N8301J) about to depart Fort Lauderdale for Chicago Midway on its second revenue flight.

Why Southwest’s First Boeing 737-800 Is Kind of a Big Deal [with Photos]

When compared to its newer, larger, longer-range siblings, Boeing's 737-800 might not be the sexiest airliner in the skies. But when the world's largest 737 operator added them to its fleet this week, the aviation world was pay...
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Boeing and Transaero executives celebrate the deal aboard the 787 Dream Tour plane over Russia. From left: Alexander Krinichansky, Transaero Airlines executive director; Alexander Pleshakov, Transaero Airlines chairman of the board; Marty Bentrott, vice president of Sales for Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Serdar Gurz, director international Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. (Photo by Boeing)

Transaero Orders Four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

Russia's Transaero Airlines and Boeing have finalized an order for four 787-8 Dreamliners in a deal worth $744 million based on list prices.
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Sir Richard Branson and Green Man poke their heads out of the cockpit window after Virgin America's first arrival in Philadelphia.

Photos and Video: Onboard Virgin America’s Always Sunny First Flight to Philadelphia

Virgin America launched its first service to Philadelphia on Wednesday, delivering its flying party from Los Angeles with the over-the-top flair Virgin is so well-known for.
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