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American Airlines economy baggage guide.
American Airlines' Baggage Policy In Economy Class: A Complete Guide

The carrier allows passengers up to three complimentary checked bags depending on their elite status.

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An aircraft landing in Antarctica.
What Regulations Surround Flights To Antarctica?

Operators must conform to a strict range of regulations when flying to the icy continent.

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Aircraft Landing at MIA with Miami Skyline with Sunset Thumbnail
Can Pilots Get A 'Speeding Ticket' For Flying Too Fast?

Why overspeeds usually happen, and what comes of them.

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Korean Air Airbus A380
South Korean Airlines Now Have To Warn Passengers Not To Open Doors In Flight

A new preflight announcement aboard South Korean airlines' flights will warn passengers against opening the aircraft emergency exits in flight.

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Worker in a coverall using an airbrush to paint an aircraft.
Lufthansa engineers working on landing gear.
Examined: What Suspected Unapproved Parts Mean For Aviation

Aviation personnel must report suspected unapproved parts to the aviation regulatory authority.

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Pilots Preparing In Cockpit
5 Little-Known Rules That You Might Not Know Pilots Must Abide By

Aviation is highly regulated, but may include rules you might not have expected.

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JetBlue Airways aircraft at Terminal B at New York LaGuardia Airport.
Have The USA’s Fake Service Animal Rules Gone Too Far?

Nearly 500 complaints from people with disabilities were reported last year.

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British Airways Airbus A380 approaching runway for a landing at Los Angeles International Airport
How Are Aircraft & Airport Noise Levels Measured & Monitored?

Noise is generally measured in decibels, but there are many ways those measurements are used and interpreted to determine levels of noise pollution.

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Explained: Part 121 Airline Rules In The United States

A detailed description of Part 121 from its inception to the modern day.

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Two Lufthansa Boeing 747s, one taxiing and the other one landing.
A traveler taking picture of the airplane
Can You Take Camera Batteries On Planes?

Yes, but there’s a catch.

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SkyWest Mitsubishi CRJ-701ER N603SK
ALPA Is Against SkyWest’s Attempt To Switch Some Operations To Part 135

ALPA sent a letter directly to the United States Department of Transportation.

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A first officer working in cockpit.
PTS vs ACS: Why The FAA Changed Practical Assessments For Pilots

In 2016, the FAA released a new set of standards for practical pilot tests. How are they different from those used for decades before?

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Airbus A350 XWB at Tokyo's HND Airport hanger
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How Are Aircraft Maintenance Programs Designed & Approved?

A maintenance program must be certified at the time of aircraft’s airworthiness certification.

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British Airways Boeing 777-236(ER) G-VIIS
CAA
The UK Government Wants Passenger Views On The Civil Aviation Authority

The call for evidence will run until January 22 and invites all interested parties to participate.

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Air France aircraft refueled with sustainable fuel
SAF
Broadened EU Definition Of SAF Risks Upping Emissions: Report

The ICCT report warns of fraud risk and food price increase if legislators' amendments to Commission proposal go through.

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Boeing 737 MAX 10
Boeing Executive Plays Down 737 MAX Cancellation Prospects

Boeing's CEO had hinted that the aircraft could be pulled if it wasn't granted an exemption to new safety rules

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easyJet A320neo taking off against grey skies
easyJet Optimizes Flight Route To Demonstrate CO2 Savings

The airline also fueled flights with a 30% blend for the “Connecting Europe by Air – the Green Transformation” event in Lyon.

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