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Stakes high for NC as airlines scout more mergers

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Signs of more airline industry consolidation are raising questions about the US Airways hub that's key to luring businesses to the Charlotte area. Full story...
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Travelers get high shine and Seahawk pride at ILM

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UNCW school spirit is soaring at Wilmington International Airport. Shoeshiner Anthony Nixon is now sporting some Seahawk pride. Full story...
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Flights between Port City, Windy City grounded; future up in the air

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videoWhat went wrong? A few weeks ago hope soared that American Airlines filing for bankruptcy in November would not affect travelers at Wilmington International Airport. But Tuesday night, airport leaders got the phone call. Full story...
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Flight out of Wilmington diverted to Myrtle Beach

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Wilmington International Airport officials confirm a flight out of ILM en route to Atlanta was diverted to Myrtle Beach. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3 UPDATE: Smoke-filled ILM-bound plane had second smoke problem

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video A US Airways flight from Charlotte to Wilmington was delayed this morning after reports of smoke on board. Passengers made the trip safely on a different plane. But the original aircraft filled with smoke again later when it headed to another destination. Full story...
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X marks the spot as ILM runway closed for upgrade

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Driving by, you may have noticed a large "X" on one of the runways at Wilmington International Airport. The runway is closed because the FAA is installing a new navigational aid. Full story...
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First class service returns to ILM

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video Flying in and out of Wilmington International Airport just got a little more comfortable. US Airways is now offering first class seating on its flights to Charlotte. Full story...
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ILM travelers support the FAA's new rules on rest for pilots

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video The crash of Colgan Air flight 3407 killed 50 people nearly three years ago. The crash caused the Federal Aviation Administration to reconsider its regulations on pilots and sleep. Full story...
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ILM tests emergency plan through mass casualty exercise

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Several New Hanover County and Wilmington agencies participated in the response. About 50 people volunteered to be victims of the simulated plane crash, which caught on fire and separated on the tarmac at ILM. The victims role played, each assigned different injuries. Full story...
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Travelers fly nonstop to Chicago from ILM

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Wilmington International Airport now offers daily nonstop flights to Chicago. Saturday was the first day this new flight flew in and out of ILM. Full story...
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Soaring airline and gas prices turn vacations into stay-cations

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video Temperatures are rising, and that means tourism season has begun. But temperatures aren't the only things on the rise. Full story...
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Coastal Air Show coming to ILM April 16-17

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ILM proudly announces that America's newest Jet Team – "HEAVY METAL" – along with a variety of other performances, including the North American Aero Shell T-6 Texans, the Black Daggers Parachute Team, a jet car, military and aerobatic demonstrations, a children's area, and lots of ground static displays will be performing at this year's event. Full story...
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Holiday travel despite high gas and ticket prices

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video Airports and roads throughout the state are full of holiday travelers today. Even with the escalating airfares, and soaring gas prices, many people are still traveling this holiday season. Full story...
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ILM gears up for holiday travel

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Airports will be bustling with Thanksgiving travelers this week and new security screenings which include pat-downs are grabbing the attention of travelers nationwide. Full story...
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Marine charged with making bomb threat at ILM

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One Camp Lejeune Marine may be facing federal charges after making a bomb threat at ILM last night. Officials say he boarded the flight and started threatening the passengers, screaming "this aircraft is going to blow up." Full story...
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