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North Korean Commerce Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
North Korean commerce minister Kim Bong-cheol was killed on Tuesday when his helicopter crashed on a small island in North Pyongan province, according to a news report on Thursday. Four others were also killed.
Leaving St. Maarten – Enjoy Your Last Hours In Paradise
If you ever find yourself at the Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of St. Maarten, it probably means you are about to be leaving paradise. It’s time to stop thinking about which pristine beach you are going...
Russia’s Second Plane Crash in Two Days Kills 11
At least 11 people died when an Avis Amur Antonov An-12 cargo plane crashed in Russia's Far East on Tuesday, officials said.
Coast Guard Buys Three Lockheed Martin HC-130J Airplanes
The US Coast Guard has ordered three new Lockheed Martin HC-130J airplanes to augment its surveillance and search and rescue capabilities.
The Clock Is Ticking: Inside the Cockpit of a Japan-Bound Airliner During the Quake
Airline pilot and NYCAviation columnist Justin Schlechter gives us a glimpse into the flightdeck while pilots manage the stresses of trying to land in Japan immediately after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.