In-flight wi-fi set to improve doubly on Jetblue planes

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JetBlue Airways has upgraded its agreement with ViaSat Inc as the airline moves forward on its mission to offer a superior in-flight broadband experience.

June 11, 2013 - 11:24am by btsocial

Boeing's 747 and 747-8 fleet 50 planes strong

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Boeing celebrated the 50th delivery of a 747-8 today.

May 29, 2013 - 3:59pm by btsocial

United expands express fleet

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United Airlines announced an agreement to add 30 Embraer 175 regional jets to the United Express fleet.

April 30, 2013 - 9:17am by btsocial

Winter tests plane's durability

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From plowing to de-icing, grounds crews work diligently in inclement weather to make sure you takeoff and land carefully.

March 6, 2013 - 10:39am by btsocial

Air travel is safer than ever

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2012 was the safest year ever for air travel for passengers on jet planes, leaving a new benchmark for 2013.

February 13, 2013 - 6:53pm by btsocial

Dreamliner springs fuel leak

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The second incident in two days is putting the new 787 Dreamliner in the spotlight for potential hazardous issues.

January 9, 2013 - 10:20am by btsocial

Gearing up for holiday travel

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Twenty-four million travelers are expected to head though airports for the holiday this week. Are you stuck on the road for business?

November 19, 2012 - 10:23am by btsocial

Boeing boasts big sale of 737 MAX

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Air Lease Corporation announced yesterday a firm order for 60 737 MAX 8 and 15 737 MAX 9 airplanes, with reconfirmation rights for 25 additional 737 MAXs. The order, with a list-price value of $7.2 billion, represents the first 737 MAX order by a leasing company.

July 10, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

Eye in the sky makes air travel safer

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Implemented by 2015, the new satellite system, developed by Harris, will allow for better tracking of planes over remote areas, while offering more direct routes for shorter flights and increased fuel efficiency.

June 22, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

High winds, scary landings

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Landings may be the scariest part of a flight. Watching the ground grow closer and closer, then a sudden jerk of the plane hitting the runway. Some find it mundane, some find it exciting, others find it terrifying.

January 26, 2012 - 9:34am by btsocial

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