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Delivery of the first American Airbus A319

American Airlines Continues Fleet Renewal With Airbus A319 Delivery

On Tuesday in Hamburg, Germany, American Airlines took delivery of their first 128 seat Airbus A319. The A319 is the second new aircraft to be introduced to American’s fleet in recent months, adding to the Boeing 777-300E...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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“The Why” Behind Accidental Door Slide Deployments

An Emergency Slide Inflated into the Cabin of a United Airlines 737. What Went Wrong? Plus: Evacuation Etiquette, and Everything You Need to Know About Doors.
by Patrick Smith
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So Long, Senior Fleet

Today marks the end of an era as Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways flies its last scheduled passenger 747-400 flight and retires the final 3 aircraft. Columnist Justin Schlecter takes a look back at his 7 years spent flyin...
by Justin Schlechter
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United Airlines first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Photos: First United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Emerges From Factory

United Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner rolled out of the factory fully assembled early Thursday morning, enroute to becoming the first Dreamliner delivered to a U.S. carrier in early 2012.
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Qantas Begins Flights Between Sydney and Dallas, Longest 747 Route Ever

Qantas commenced its latest route on Sunday, connecting Sydney to Dallas Ft. Worth. At nearly 7500 nautical miles, it is the longest regularly scheduled 747 route ever operated.
by Brandon Farris
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