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An Ode to the Observation Decks at JFK

JFK once boasted three public observation decks to watch the goings-on at the busy international airport. Let's take a quick tour through history.

by Shea Oakley

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BOAC and How it All Began for Me

When the father of a four month old boy was given a small package containing a flight log onboard the child's first flight, little did he know it would spark a lifelong passion for commercial aviation.

by Shea Oakley

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La Guardia Turns 75: An In-Depth Look at the Airport’s Distinguished History

On the 75th Anniversary of La Guardia Airport's dedication, we take a deep look at its history in this heavily narrated photographic tour.

by Phil Derner Jr.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings

Rarely is much attention paid to one of the most important design aspects of modern jet engines: The cowlings. Aviation safety expert David J. Williams explores the history and development of the modern engine enclosure.

by David J. Williams

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Boeing 737: 8,000 and Counting

Boeing recently delivered the 8,000th 737. Mark Lawrence details the development and evolution of the world's best-selling airliner.

by Mark Lawrence

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An Ode to the Observation Decks at JFK

BOAC and How it All Began for Me

La Guardia Turns 75: An In-Depth Look at the Airport’s Distinguished History

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History of Engine Cowlings

Boeing 737: 8,000 and Counting

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