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PSA originally ordered two L-1011s, plus delivery positions on three more, for use on its California routes and possible charter work. The second example, N10114, is seen parked on April 25, 1975, after the airline discontinued TriStar service March 31.

TWA L-1011 Veers Off the Runway and Catches Fire at JFK: July 30 in Aviation History

A TWA L-1011 aborts takeoff and burns at JFK while all 292 on board escape unharmed, an ANA 727 collides with a Japanese fighter, and more.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2010 Westfield Airshow Wows Hundreds of Thousands

Great coverage all weekend from Bill Vogt at the 2010 Westfield International Airshow at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts.

Iraqis Retake Reins of Their Own Airspace After 8 Years of US Control

The US Air Force has transferred management of airspace covering the Iraqi capital to national authorities, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

JetBlue Meltdown Pilot Clayton Osbon Found Not Guilty By Insanity

Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot who suffered an in-flight meltdown in March was on Tuesday found not guilty by reason of insanity.

On This Day in Aviation History: April 12th

A day of major space milestones: Russia Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space and the US launches the first Space Shuttle 20 years later. Also, a British Airways Concorde loses part of its rudder, the first passenger flig...