Posts Tagged ‘DCA’
 

 

Today in Aviation History: November 19th

China launches their first spacecraft, TAP Flight 425 crashes, Apollo 12 lands on the Moon, construction of Ronald Reagan Airport begins, and more.
by NYCAviation Staff
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Losing an Engine on Takeoff: Abort It or Floor It?

Engine failure on takeoff. Yikes! David Williams teaches us how pilots deal with the frightening prospect and the training that goes into making sure everyone comes out alive.
by David J. Williams
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BREAKING: Settlement Agreement in American/US Airways Merger

Late Tuesday morning, NYCAviation recieved word that American Airlines and US Airways had reached an antitrust settlement with the United States Department of Justice. This settlement will allow the merger to move forward, but ...
by NYCAviation Staff
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Southwest Shows Interest in Buying LaGuardia and National Slots if Delta and US Complete Swap

Some scarce flight slots at LGA and DCA will hit the market if Delta and US go along with the DOT's stipulations for their slot swap, and Southwest seems to be interested in scooping some up.
by Julie Vessigault

 
 

The Logbook: TSA Agent Loses Own Note Pad

Flight Global's Runway Girl reports that a TSA agent that investigated leaked TSA documents has himself lost his note pad! Allegient Air buys 18 MD-80s, an Air Berlin flight goes off the runway in Dortmund, Continental CEO pass...
by Phil Derner Jr.
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