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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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WestJet’s Original Christmas Video Can Still Make Grown Men Cry

These days, it is fairly common for commercials and viral videos to tug at your heartstrings. An emotional video is one tool that advertisers use to build brand loyalty. Add…

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Ancient Airlines

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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Ancient Airlines

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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Commercial News

American Eagle Flight Lands After Challenging Runaway Trim Situation

“We’re in a stalling situation” said the pilot American Eagle (Operated by Republic) flight 4439 took off from Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport on November 6th with a crew of four…

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Commercial News

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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Ancient Airlines

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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Top 5 Really Snarky Nicknames For Airplanes

Nicknames bring personality to machines. If an airplane really great airplane or a really crappy one, it’ll get a great nickname. If you are a pilot, you probably remember that…

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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…