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US Airways
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US Airways’ Enduring Legacy
When US Airways Flight 1939 touched down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on 17 October 2015, a storied chapter of American aviation history came to a poignant close. The symbolically…
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Modernization Project Underway to Transform Pittsburgh International Airport
Nearly one year ago, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) launched its massive $1.4 billion terminal modernization project. Government and airport officials broke ground for the new 700,000 square-foot facility on 14…
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A Familiar Look For Piedmont Reappears
Bringing back an original color scheme and look for a Piedmont aircraft. Piedmont Airlines, which began flying under the American Eagle brand in October of 2015 after the merger of…
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Why Are the New Heritage TWA, AirCal, And RenoAir Liveries Gray? We Asked American Airlines.
Back in late 2014, American Airlines announced that they would be painting new liveries on three 737-800s in the colors of TWA, RenoAir, and AirCal. Avgeeks everywhere rejoiced that the…
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Step Back Into The ’80s With a Flight On a US Air 727 From CLT to SFO
It’s hard to believe that we are entering an era where memories of flying on a 727 are becoming as dim as a 707 or DC-8. Few people under the…
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What’s a day in the life of an airline pilot like?
Being an airline pilot isn’t easy. You sometimes have to wake up super early, deal with bad weather and even have to coordinate with a flight attendant to go to…
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