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.

Single European Sky Gains Six Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Switzerland have signed an agreement towards creating the Single European Sky air traffic control system, the European Union said on Thursday.

United Airlines Places A350 and 787 Orders

United Airlines announced today that they have placed firm orders for 25 Airbus A350XWBs and 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in addition to 50 options for 50 additional of each type in the future.

Round 2: F-16 Intercepts Two Planes During President’s Chicago Visit

Similar to the recent intercepts in New York, two aricraft have been intercepted by a U.S. fighter jet during Obama's recent visit to Chicago as well.

Chile Needs Over 160 New Airliners in Next 20 Years, According to Airbus Report

A new Airbus report forecasts a need for 164 new airliners in Chile's burgeoning travel market through 2030, the airframer announced this week.