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Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel

The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?
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Flight path of the twin-engine Cessna 421, N48DL. (Map by FlightAware.com)

Unconscious Pilot at Controls of Plane Over Gulf of Mexico

Two F-15 pilots Thursday morning discovered that the pilot of a plane flying aimlessly over the Gulf of Mexico was apparently unconscious.
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Final Call
American Eagle ATR-72 (N414WF) on the ground in Camaguey, Cuba, for a charter flight

Final Call: Wall Street Doesn’t Like American’s Business Plan

Wall Street doesn't want American to add capacity, the Air Force wants a $55 billion bomber, China doesn't want Lufthansa A380s in Shanghai, and more...
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The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Japan Airlines seen here and all 44 additional copies will be powered by GEnx-1B engines

Boeing Wins FAA Certification for 787 Dreamliner Powered by General Electric GEnx Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday granted Boeing an amended type certificate for 787-8 Dreamliner powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
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Passengers rush through O'Hare International Airport in Chicago

US Airline Passengers Expected to Double in 20 Years

Airline passenger travel in the United States is expected to nearly double in the next 20 years, reaching 1.2 billion passengers per year in 2032, the FAA said in its annual forecast.
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