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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection (Part 3)
In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well as needing to obtain my rating for my job, I wanted to share my story highlighting the process and experience […]
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FBF (Flashback Friday) In Aviation History: Muse Air
After the success of Southwest Airlines in Texas, former president Marion Lamar Muse decided to found a new airline in the Lone Star state. The new airline was created in Dallas in 1981, and carried the name Muse Air after its president. Muse choose the McDonnell-Douglas MD-80 as the primary aircraft for the airline, with […]
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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection Part 2
In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well as needing to obtain my rating for my job, I wanted to share my story highlighting the process and experience […]
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Learning to Fly a Seaplane: A Personal Reflection
In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well as needing to obtain my rating for my job, I wanted to share my story highlighting the process and experience […]
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American Airlines Internal Memo Outlines First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight
According to an internal memo, American Airlines will be launching their new Boeing 737 MAX 8 on a selection of flights between Miami and New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The initial revenue flight will be on Nov. 29, 2017, the memo stated. The Fort Worth-based carrier’s first 737 MAX 8 aircraft is already built at Boeing’s […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Deutsche BA
British Airways foray into other European airlines began in 1992, when it purchased a 49% stake in Delta Air, a German regional airline based in Friedrichshafen. British Airways renamed the airline Deutsche BA (dba) and proceeded to change the focus of the airline. In 1997, the airline acquired the remaining 51% in Deutsche BA to […]
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Silver Airways Announces Fleet Renewal Effort and Leadership Change
On Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale-based Silver Airways announced a major order for new aircraft and a changeup in leadership. The order will see a new aircraft type enter the fleet that will help to replace the airline’s fleet of aging Saab 340s. Along with the new order, Silver will partner with a major Caribbean airline to […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: US Airways
The origins of US Airways can be traced back to Pennsylvania in the year 1939 as All American Aviation. This company eventually changed its name to Allegheny AIrlines and experienced a series of mergers with Lake Central Airlines and Mowhawk Airlines. As Allegheny contracted Henson Aviation, the predecessor to the modern Piedmont Airlines, to operate […]
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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Go Fly
In the 1990s, the low-cost market in Europe was booming. Both Easyjet and Ryanair were experiencing success in offering low-cost, no frill flights. This success began to effect the performance of full service carriers in Europe. British Airways decided to fight this competition by starting its own low-cost airline separate from its main brand. Allegedly, […]
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Indianapolis Boosts Incentives for International Flights, Targets British Airways
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has boosted the incentive package it is offering to airlines wanting to start international flights to the airport. The airport and the city have been trying for years to start transatlantic service, with flights to London being their primary goal. Presently, Toronto and Cancun are the only international destinations offered from […]