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Deadly Microburst: The Tragic Story Of Delta Air Lines Flight 191

The disaster left 137 people dead and changed the airline industry forever.

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The Airbus A330: 5 Historic Operators You Might Not Know About

The A330 is a staple of modern aviation, but what about some of the aircaft's more unique former operators.

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Did You Know An Ex-Qantas Boeing 707 Once Flew From London Southend To Queensland For Preservation?

VH-XBA is now displayed at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, Queensland.

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Top 5: These Are ITA Airways' Longest Routes

Which are ITA Airways' longest routes in May 2024?

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Korean Air Could Be About To Buy Up To 10 Boeing 777X Planes

Korean Air would become the third airline to order the 777X in 2024.

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Russia In Talks With Turkey After Citizens Denied Boarding On Latin America Flights

Russians are complaining about being denied boarding at Istanbul for Latin America following stricter guidelines.

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History: Why Did The UK's Plan To Unite Canada & Australia With Airships Fail?

The airship Imperial Airship Scheme would have connected the corners of the British Empire, but was met with disaster.

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USDOT Takes Big Bite Out Of Airline Ancillaries With New "Junk Fee" Rules

More transparency to help consumers avoid surprise fees when booking fares.

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Boeing Still Lost Less Than Q1 Last Year Despite 737 MAX Issues And Airline Compensation

While it has reduced its losses, the operating cash flow and lower revenues are a cause for concern for Boeing.

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Iran Plays Down Impact Of Israel's Strike On Russian S-300 Radar Air Defense At Isfahan Airport

Satellite images suggest Israel destroyed a valuable S-300PMU2 surface-to-air missile battery 30N6E radar while Iran says nothing happened.

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Squawk Codes: A Pilot's Perspective

The simple technology that grants ATC access to a flight's critical information.

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A Closer Look At Chinese Airlines' International Route Expansion

Chinese carriers have recently announced plenty of interesting routes, including fifth-freedom flights through Madrid, Spain.

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What Is Hot Pit Refueling? The USAF Is Adding Dozens Of These Rapid-Fuel Sites

The Air Force is not only expanding where it can hot-pit refuel the KC-135 Stratotanker but also other kinds of aircraft (such as the F35).

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Nigeria's Former Aviation Minister Arrested For Fraud

The Nigeria Air saga continues...

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Embraer Continues To Grow Its Private Jet Aircraft Backlog

The manufacturer's backlog is the highest it has been in seven years.

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Iran Vs Israel: How Do Their Air Force Capabilities Compare?

Both forces operate dozens of fighter jets.

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All The Routes On Which Condor Will Debut Airbus A320neo & A321neo This Summer

All destinations served by Condor's upcoming Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft will be in some of the most popular leisure spots in Europe.

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Analysis: Will Iran Get Its Su-35s From Russia?

Russia proposes to upgrade the Iran's fighter jet fleet with the Su-35. But what's the truth vs. the propaganda behind this story?

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IATA Calls On Pakistan & Bangladesh To Release $720 Million Of Blocked Airline Revenue

Compared to a year prior, both countries have less connectivity offered by international airlines.

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