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Airline News
Lufthansa's first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (D-ABYA) receives a water cannon salute upon arrival at Washington Dulles. (Photo by Cary Liao/NYCAviation)

Lufthansa Flies First Ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Service From Frankfurt to Washington

Three-hundred and sixty-two passengers, media and VIP guests received the ride of a lifetime Friday as Lufthansa and Boeing celebrated the first scheduled 747-8 Intercontinental flight in Washington DC.
by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
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Government News

NASA 905 Spreads Her Wings in New Texas Exhibit

After a two-night roll through the streets in April 2014, NASA 905 was reassembled at Space Center Houston and mated with a full-scale orbiter mockup.
by Nathan Moeller
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Aviation News

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings

Rarely is much attention paid to one of the most important design aspects of modern jet engines: The cowlings. Aviation safety expert David J. Williams explores the history and development of the modern engine enclosure.
by David J. Williams
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Aviation News

The Story Behind the New ‘Pilot’s Bill of Rights’ Law

The new Pilot's Bill of Rights Law has many wondering why such rights didn't already exist, but what does it mean for pilots? More importantly, what brought it about?
by NYCAviation Staff
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Aviation News
Ameriflight Fairchild Metro gear up landing Boeing Field N671AV

Photos: Cargo Plane Makes Gear-Up Landing at Boeing Field

No one was injured when a Fairchild Metro III landed without its landing gear at Boeing Field Thursday night, forcing the closure of the airport's main runway.
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