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The Logbook: Another Air France A330 Atlantic Emergency

In today's daily digest, an eerie near-repeat of Air France 447 as its replacement flight declares Mayday over the Atlantic! Also, Atlantis comes home with amazing photos and video, a woman calls in a bomb threat for a very san...
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Ryanair and Boeing to Launch New 737 MAX 200

Ryanair today announced that they will be the launch customer for the Boeing 737 MAX 200. The European low-cost carrier placed an order for 100 of the new variant.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Regional Jets, The Cure or the Disease?

The emergence of regional jets in the 1990s was a major game-changer among the business models of legacy carriers that are still evolving today. Are they saving an otherwise hurting industry, or more of a hindrance?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Condor to Begin Frankfurt to Ft. Lauderdale on May 14, 2010

Condor will be starting flights between Frankfurt, Germany and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, beginning May 14, 2010 with Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Analysis: A Navy SEAL Breakdown of the Sunwing SWAT Takedown

When a SWAT Team stormed a diverted Sunwing flight, many people were shocked and frightened. Former Navy SEAL Rich Graham gives un an inside view into the tactical environment.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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