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The Logbook: Second 787 Flies While Two 737’s Crash

The 2nd Boeing 787 flies, this time in ANA colors! American Airlines 737 crashes in Kingston, Jamaica, and a Ryanair copycat does the same in Prestwick. The FAA gives St. Nick the thumbs up for Thursday night’s operations and...
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Arson Possible Cause of Recent American Airlines 767 Fire

American Airlines requested the help of federal arson investigators to determine what ignited a blaze that occurred in a bathroom on board a June 10th flight between New York and Zurich, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Vice President Biden Uninjured in Air Force Two Accident on Long Island

Air Force Two was involved in an accident at Gabreski Airport on Long Island Wednesday morning. No one was injured.
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North American may ground some of its planes, like this Boeing 757 (N755NA), says the company. (Photo by Mario Craig)

Pentagon’s Biggest Air Transport Contractor Files for Bankruptcy [Updated]

Global Aviation Holdings, owner of charter carriers World Airways and North American Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday evening. Global says operations will continue without interruption.
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Waking Up to the Issues of Pilot Fatigue: Part One

NYCAviation explores significant changes in 2014 in how the FAA and airlines address -- and conquer -- the problem of pilot fatigue.
by John Steffen
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