PFTP: American Airlines

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You can compare the color quality difference that Kodachrome produced in this late-day observation deck image featuring American 720-023Bs N7529A and N7546A, which I snapped on May 1, 1963. Arizona Air National Guard KC-97s are visible in the background.

Ft Lauderdale Airport Set To Grow Bigger with New Runway

With the increased growth of air travel into South Florida, and in particular Miami International, officials at Ft Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Broward County embarked on a massive project to increase capacity...

PHOTOS: Ships and Helicopters Entertain Thousands of New Yorkers During Fleet Week 2010

A parade of ships, demonstrations by Marine helicopters and other events thrilled huge crowds during New York's 26th annual Fleet Week. Scott Snorteland snapped some great photos of the action.

On This Day in Aviation History: October 7th

Happy birthday to Air France and KLM! Also, the first photos ever captured of the dark side of the moon are captured by the Soviets' Luna 3 probe.

Fatal Facts: Analyzing the Truth Behind Airline Crash Safety Statistics

We always hear how safe air travel is, referenced with various brief stats and phrases, but where do they come from? Here's the air travel safety breakdown.