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History: Why Trijets & Rear-Engined Planes Became A Thing Of The Past
Tri-jets like the DC-10 were popular due to their efficiency & straight-through engine layout. Dual & tri-jets were almost equally ordered between 1970-1990, powered by CF6 engines. Smaller ...
United flight clipped by another jet at Chicago’s O’Hare airport
A United Airlines jet was clipped by another jet while they were taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Federal ...
American jet clips United plane on O'Hare taxiway; passenger says it felt like 'minor earthquake'
The incident happened Wednesday morning while the aircraft were moving on different taxiways, according to an FAA spokesperson.
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Bird strike forces emergency landing of American Airlines jet at JFK
This bird strike disabling a commercial jet recalled the so-called “Miracle on the Hudson,” which like Thursday's American Airlines flight involved a plane leaving LaGuardia for Charlotte.
American Airlines flight's wing clips United Airlines plane on taxiway at O'Hare airport: FAA
An American Airlines flight's wing clipped the tail of a United Airlines flight Wednesday morning at O'Hare airport, the airlines and Federal Aviation Administration said.
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Possible bird strike forces American Airlines jet to make emergency landing at JFK Airport
New York City — A possible bird strike just after takeoff forced an American Airlines passenger jet Thursday night to make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New ...