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trackrunner
02-27-2008, 03:46 PM
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The pilot of this Cathay Pacific Airways new Boeing Co. 777-300 ER passenger jet, shown Jan. 30, 2008 flying very low over Paine Field, in Everett, Wash., has been fired, airline officials said. Capt. Ian Wilkinson, who has appealed the firing, reportedly flew as low as 30 feet above the field with the landing gear retracted after taking delivery of the new jet


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[quote]By WILLIAM FOREMAN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Feb 27, 10:07 AM ET



HONG KONG - A Cathay Pacific Airways pilot was fired after he swooped down and buzzed a Seattle-area airfield without permission while taking delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER passenger jet, the airline said Wednesday.

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