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  • January 12, 2024

    What Do Runway Numbers Mean?

    As your plane taxis down the runway, you may notice the white numbers at the end of the...

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  • December 28, 2023

    Feathers and Fur: A Guide to Frontier’s Animal Tails

    Frontier Airlines is going to make Pittsburgh International Airport look a little wilder next spring.  The ultra-low-cost carrier...

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  • October 24, 2023

    Why Are Airplane Windows Round?

    If you crave views only a flight can offer, you probably opt for the window seat. But do...

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  • February 10, 2023

    What Goes Into Planning a Super Bowl Flyover?

    Military aircraft roaring overhead have become staple of sports’ biggest events

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  • January 13, 2023

    NOTAM: The Aviation Acronym You Never Heard Of (Until Now)

    Critical flight safety network at forefront of latest travel meltdown

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  • tails of Delta aircraft displaying tail numbers

    November 28, 2022

    License Plates for Planes: How to Understand Tail Numbers

    Unique registration system gives each aircraft its identity

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  • August 15, 2022

    Too Hot to Fly? Why Climate Change Could Affect Your Flight

    Extreme temperatures can ground planes, alter departure times

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  • July 1, 2022

    Why Do Airplane Wings Have, Well, Tails?

    In addition to looking cool, 'winglets’ save airlines millions in fuel costs

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  • February 18, 2022

    TSA’s Top 10 Catches in 2021: You Won’t Believe No. 1

    Agency releases annual list of items caught at airport checkpoints

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