Tag: Boeing 737-800
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Boeing ‘engine issues’ not unprecedented
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An engine aboard an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 passenger jet burst into flames shortly after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday. The AAL1006 pilot reported engine vibrations shortly after the plane departed from Colorado Springs. This is not the first instance of engine-related issues linked to the Seattle-based manufacturer’s popular twin-engine passenger plane. On…
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Loveland eyes resort complex near its growing airport: High-flying future
Loveland, the lakeside town where the Big Thompson River winds out of the mountains, has always portrayed itself as a tourist gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. But new attractions arriving inside city limits may mark something on a grander scale — what could emerge as a regional tourism/commercial hub for northern Colorado. Loveland City…
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Southwest to begin 13 daily Colorado Springs flights to 5 cities in March
Southwest Airlines’ plans for Colorado Springs are no longer a mystery. The low-fare giant announced last week that it would expand to Colorado Springs, but offered no details. But on Wednesday, it outlined its plans: 13 daily nonstop flights from Colorado Springs to five cities starting March 11. The Dallas-based carrier will offer four daily…