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1	Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters more books like this by Captain Chesley B Sullenberger, Chesley B Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow add to wishlist On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in history when Captain Chelsley 'Sully' Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the surface of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew aboard. His cool actions not only averted tragedy but made him a hero and an ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $9.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Commercial Aviation Safety more books like this by Clarence C Rodrigues, Alexander T Wells, Ed.D, Wells Alexander add to wishlist It's a new world in commercial aviation safety. This fourth edition of the premier resource in the field is thoroughly revised and updated to serve the safety needs of commercial aviation in the United States. This text offers the best guidance on today's security concerns on the ground and in the air, changes in systems and regulations, new ... see all copies from $29.08! new only from $29.65! \| SVS
3	Moments of truth more books like this by Jan Carlzon add to wishlist Turning a business around, from debt to profitability, often makes for a good story. Here is Carlzon's, detailing his stewardship of Scandinavian Airlines System as president and CEO. Included is the blueprint Carlzon followed to effect change--and the rationale behind it. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Air Transportation: A Management Perspective more books like this by John G Wensveen add to wishlist Now in its Sixth Edition, "Air Transportation" by John Wensveen is a proven textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of air transportation management.In addition to explaining the fundamentals, this book now takes the reader to the leading edge of the discipline, using past and present trends to forecast future ... see all copies from $5.25! new only from $66.09!
5	Coffee, tea or me? : the uninhibited memoirs of two airline stewardesses more books like this by Trudy Baker, Rachel Jones, Bill Wenzel add to wishlist Remember when flying was glamorous and sexy, even fun? When airline food was gourmet, everyone dressed up for a flight, and stewardesses catered to our every need-at least in our imaginations? This classic memoir by two audaciously outspoken young ladies, who lived and loved the free-spirited stewardess life, jets you back to those golden days of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Turbulent Skies: The History of Commercial Aviation more books like this by T A Heppenheimer add to wishlist From rickety, post-World War I biplanes that navigated by following railroad tracks to today's supersonic airliners, this title chronicles the history of one of the most exciting industries of our time. It treats readers to behind-the-scenes glimpses into such topics as the Air Force's role in engine and aircraft development; management of a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.30! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Hard Landing: The Epic Contest for Power and Profits That Plunged the Airlines Into Chaos more books like this by Thomas Petzinger, Jr. add to wishlist The inside story of the men who have ruled the world's airline industry for the past 25 years, and of their epic battles for control of the skies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Unfriendly Skies more books like this by Reynolds Dodson, Captain X add to wishlist This book--which the author, an anonymous commercial airline pilot, felt compelled to write--offers the first no-holds-barred portrait of American aviation in the late 1980s, the age of deregulation. Every person who has any contact with air travel will find interesting (if not heartening or horrifying) information about this extremely ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Come Fly with Us!: A Global History of the Airline Hostess more books like this by Johanna Omelia, Michael Waldock add to wishlist When the first commercial flights took off in the 1930s, stewardesses were registered nurses whose duties included swatting flies and helping passengers read railroad timetables in the event of forced landings. In the 1950s, stewardesses were viewed as wives-in-training, as adept at preparing a baby's bottle as mixing a martini. By the swinging ' ... see all copies from $3.61! new only from $3.99! \| first editions
10	Classic American Airlines more books like this by Geza Szurovy add to wishlist Classic American Airlines vividly retells the alluring history behind America's greatest airlines: United, American, TWA, Eastern, Pan Am, Delta, Northwest, and Republic, among others. Individual profiles contain photographs of the aircraft used through the years and the variety of color schemes that adorned them. Airline advertisements, route ... see all copies from $5.54! new only from $17.49! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Aviation and the Role of Government more books like this by Harry Lawrence add to wishlist see all copies from $3.17! new only from $65.85!
12	Human Factors in Flight more books like this by Hawkins add to wishlist This work addresses a range of human-related factors that affect flight staff on aircraft. It analyzes the nature of error; describes the effects of fatigue on performance; assesses visual factors; analyzes motivation and leadership; and offers suggestions on training and documentation. see all copies from $21.90! new only from $58.25!
13 view cover	Air Force One: A History of the Presidents and Their Planes more books like this by Kenneth T Walsh add to wishlist Now in paperback, this definitive history of "Air Force One" by the award-winning chief White House correspondent for "U.S. News & World Report" is a "marvelous book brimming with unforgettable anecdotes" (David Brinkley). see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Aviation Disasters: The World's Major Civil Airliner Crashes Since 1950 more books like this by David Gero add to wishlist Flying as an airline passenger is, statistically one of the safest forms of travel. Even so, the history of civil aviation is littered with high-profile disasters involving major loss of life. This new edition of the authoritative work on the subject has been meticulously researched and updated, bringing the grim but important story of air ... see all copies from $2.91! new only from $20.98! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Flying Book: Everything You've Ever Wondered about Flying on Airplanes more books like this by David Blatner add to wishlist Everything readers have ever wondered about airplanes is explained through history, physics, anecdotes, sidebars, and illustrations, by the acclaimed author of "The Joy of Pi." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Civil Aircraft more books like this by Jim Winchester add to wishlist Aircraft of the World is filled with the fastest, biggest, weirdest, and most popular aircraft that ever flew. Each spread features a full-color photograph of the plane, an illustration displaying its special features, including fascinating cutaway illustrations, and a colorful diagram that highlights a fun fact about each aircraft, such as its ... see all copies from $3.45! new only from $13.57! \| SVS
17 view cover	Airline Marketing and Management more books like this by Stephen Shaw add to wishlist Through five previous editions "Airline Marketing and Management" by Stephen Shaw has established itself as the preferred textbook for students of the principles of marketing and their application in today's airline industry; as well as a reliable reference work for those with a professional interest in the area. Carefully revised, the sixth ... see all copies from $3.41! new only from $37.30!
18	Maverick: the story of Robert Six and Continental Airlines more books like this by Robert J. Serling add to wishlist see all copies from $7.50! signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	No Frills: The Truth Behind the Low-Cost Revolution in the Skies more books like this by Simon Calder add to wishlist The rise and rise of new and dynamic low cost airlines, led by easyJet, Ryanair, Go and Buzz, is currently Europe's biggest business success story. Innovative marketing strategy, youthful and larger-than-life executives and high profile personality clashes all feature in this saga with only one winner: the airline passenger who for the first time ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20	The pathless way. more books like this by Justin De Goutiere add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The Illustrated Directory of Commercial Aircraft more books like this by Günter G. Endres add to wishlist This incredibly fact-packed book provides a detailed analysis of all the major passenger-carrying airliners in service and under development, with information on the technology now being applied to commercial aircraft, including the very latest fly-by-wire systems, "glass cockpits", side-stick controllers, new, quiet and fuel-efficient engines, ... see all copies from $2.20! new only from $84.60!
22 view cover	Flying the Big Jets: All You Wanted to Know about the Jumbos But Couldn't Find a Pilot to Ask more books like this by Stanley Stewart add to wishlist Complete details about the Jumbos, including the Boeing 747-400 series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.31! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Pilot's Manual: Ground School: All the Aeronautical Knowledge Required to Pass the FAA Exams and Operate as a Private and Commercial Pilot more books like this by Barry Schiff (Foreword by) add to wishlist From aerodynamics and weather to navigation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, everything students need to know in order to pass the Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Exams is covered in this exhaustive reference. Aeronautical concepts and flight procedures - such as using the flight computer, engine operation, ... see all copies from $35.98! new only from $35.98!
24	Conquest of the Skies: A History of Commercial Aviation in America more books like this by Carl Solberg add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $111.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Airbus A380: Superjumbo of the 21st Century more books like this by Guy Norris, Mark Wagner (Photographer) add to wishlist The controversial aircraft behind the biggest story in civil aviation today. The first commercial flight of the Airbus A380 fast approaches - and rarely has a debut been so hotly debated and keenly anticipated. Tensions run high as airlines push for add-ons, manufacturers fret over weight and performance standards, and designers make the mundane ... see all copies from $6.92! new only from $18.67! \| first editions \| SVS

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