SpaceX Launches Dragon Supply Craft to the Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off into the blue skies over America’s Space Coast Thursday successfully placing a resupply craft on a course toward the International Space Station.…
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American Trans Air Lived The American Dream Until They Didn’t
Ancient Airlines: A look at unique and quirky airlines throughout aviation history American Trans Air, also known as ATA, was highly successful in its heyday, taking passengers to destinations all…
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Air Florida Couldn’t Overcome Crash, Hijackings and Deregulation
Ancient Airlines: A look at unique and quirky airlines throughout aviation history Air Florida was a short-lived, Miami-based budget carrier that had big ambitions but fell short due to a…
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Papal Planes: The Ultimate Popemobile
We all know the Pope’s iconic PopeMobile, but how does this oh-so-important international figure get around when he’s zipping through the skies to his next destination? There is, of course,…
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Braniff’s Gondolas Made Dallas Love Field Look Like The State Fair
Jet Rail Service aimed to revolutionize the terminal experience. It worked but never took off. In 1970, The New York Times ran a story on the Braniff International Airways gondolas…
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United Went All Out For New Star Wars Plane
On Thursday, United Airlines finally unveiled their new Star Wars themed plane. Departing from Houston, a bold, black Boeing 737 took to the skies. The jet features a split personality…
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Hooters Air Was Real, And It Wasn’t A Bad Airline
Ancient Airlines: A look at unique and quirky airlines throughout aviation history It may sound like a bad joke, but yes, Hooters Air was definitely a real airline and, yes,…
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B-17 ‘Aluminum Overcast’ and EAA Inspiring Future Aviators
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and her crew are visiting Gwinnett County Airport this weekend to raise support for educational programs designed to inspire future aviators. The aircraft known…
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Six Biggest ‘Oh Wow!’ Moments of the 2019 Airshow Season
PENSACOLA, Fla — The North American air show season began with a star-spangled flyover salute above Super Bowl LIII and was followed by several jaw-dropping aviation moments during the year ahead. AvGeekery.com…
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Surprise! One More American Airlines Mad Dog Flight Today
It’s hard to believe that its already been almost two months since American Airlines retired their MD-80 fleet. If you recall, the Mad Dog retired to some really unique fanfare…
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X-37B Space Shuttle Returns from Record Breaking Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A secret military winged spacecraft glided out of Earth orbit on Sunday touching down at the Kennedy Space Center at the conclusion of a record breaking mission. The…
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If Southwest Strays From The 737, What Could They Pick?
Southwest Airlines reported their third quarter earnings. At the earnings call, CEO Gary Kelly was asked about whether Southwest was considering other aircraft in the wake of the 737 MAX…
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