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SFO was among the early destinations for TWA L-1011s, first from Chicago in 1972. N41016 shows “1011” markings on the No. 2 engine inlet, changed from “L-1011″ at some point. Those marketing folks always had a new angle for advertising!

French Air Traffic Controller Strike to Disrupt Flights

A walkout by French air traffic controllers is expected to cause significant disruptions to flights in and out of Paris Tuesday night and all day Wednesday.

Kennedy Airport Bay Runway Reconstruction Completed Early and Within Budget

Jets once again soared off of the longest and busiest runway at New York-John F. Kennedy Airport on Monday, three days ahead of its scheduled July 1st reopening.

Iceland Volcano Eruption Not Expected to Significantly Disrupt Flights Monday

Eurocontrol, the agency charged with coordinating air traffic management across Europe, said on Monday that it does not expect a significant impact after a volcano erupted in Iceland.

Steven Slater Sentenced to Probation Over Infamous JetBlue Meltdown

Former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was sentenced to one year of probation on Wednesday after completing a year of court-ordered counseling and substance abuse.