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Raleigh-Durham International: North Carolina's Second-Busiest Airport

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is not only vital for North Carolina but the United States’ Mid-Atlantic region too.

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Revealed: The USA's 10 Longest Non-Stop Flights This Year

They have a block time of up to 19h 10m!

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The New Terminal 1 At San Diego Airport: A Closer Look At The Impressive Project

Construction started in November 2021, and various stages of completion are expected by 2028.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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1.7+ Million Summer Seats: The USA's Top 10 Domestic Routes

The route currently ranking seventh was top of the list in 2019.

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Air Canada Plans First Passenger Boeing 767 Flights To The US Since 2020

It will be the only scheduled passenger 767 service between Canada and the US.

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How Many Flight Hours Do You Need To Become An Airline Pilot?

Most of the world has a 250 hour minimum requirement for commercial pilots.

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16+ Years: Qantas’ Oldest Airbus A380 Returns To Service

It has become the world's oldest active A380.

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Just 121 Miles: Southwest's New Very Short Route

It becomes its fifth-shortest route network-wide and its second-shortest in the US mainland.

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Over 10,000 Miles: The World's Longest 1-Stop Routes

They include new and returning airport pairs, shaking up the order.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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60+ Weekly Flights: The World's Most Served Long Haul Routes

Can you guess the eight routes that are featured?

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How Many Aircraft Does The US Navy Have?

As of July 18, 2023, the USN had 4,012 planes listed as being operational.

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To Fly, Fight And Win: What Is The Primary Role Of The United States Air Force?

The USAF became a separate branch of the United States military in 1947.

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Frontier Airlines Adds 8 Routes And Expands Operations At 12 Airports

Six of the routes compete directly with American.

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The 5 Foreign Airlines That Offer Passenger Flights To The US On Boeing 767s

Eighteen routes are available, four brand-new.

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