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A Russian-built Ilyushin IL-76 cargo jet rests in the rain as it awaits a load of heavy drilling equipment at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 2, 2016.
A Russian-built Ilyushin IL-76 cargo jet rests in the rain as it awaits a load of heavy drilling equipment at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 2, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An Airbus Beluga special cargo jet, based on a highly modified A300, takes off from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
An Airbus Beluga special cargo jet, based on a highly modified A300, takes off from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Thrust reversers on a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 kick up rain on a wet runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 5, 2016.
Thrust reversers on a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 kick up rain on a wet runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 5, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An XTRAirways Boeing 737 lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 5, 2016.
An XTRAirways Boeing 737 lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 5, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Downtown Salt Lake City and mountains provide a stunning backdrop as a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 comes to a stop at Salt Lake City International Airport on Nov. 25, 2016.
Downtown Salt Lake City and mountains provide a stunning backdrop as a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 comes to a stop at Salt Lake City International Airport on Nov. 25, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 taxis to a gate at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
An American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 taxis to a gate at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
American Airlines jets move about Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
American Airlines jets move about Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 taxies out for departure to Europe from Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the Willis Tower, home to the carrier's headquarters, looms in the background in this photo from Nov. 11, 2016.
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 taxies out for departure to Europe from Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the Willis Tower, home to the carrier's headquarters, looms in the background in this photo from Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Alaska Airlines jets line up for departure early in the morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Alaska Airlines jets line up for departure early in the morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Paris' Charles de Gaulle's iconic Terminal 2 is seen on Nov. 25, 2016.
Paris' Charles de Gaulle's iconic Terminal 2 is seen on Nov. 25, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Jets taxi around Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jets taxi around Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
A WestAir Airbus A320 takes off on a test flight from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
A WestAir Airbus A320 takes off on a test flight from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
American Airlines tails line up at Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
American Airlines tails line up at Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Alaska Airlines' newly painted jet supporting veterans is readied for departure to Portland, Ore., on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2016 at Chicago O'Hare.
Alaska Airlines' newly painted jet supporting veterans is readied for departure to Portland, Ore., on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2016 at Chicago O'Hare.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Passengers deboard an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 at Providence T.F. Green International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Passengers deboard an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 at Providence T.F. Green International Airport on Nov. 11, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An unusual VIP Douglas DC-9 rockets out of Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 14, 2016.
An unusual VIP Douglas DC-9 rockets out of Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 14, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An American Airlines Embraer E190 takes off from Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 14, 2016.
An American Airlines Embraer E190 takes off from Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 14, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An American Airlines Boeing 737 takes off over a company Airbus A321 from Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 14, 2016.
An American Airlines Boeing 737 takes off over a company Airbus A321 from Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 14, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
The Boeing 737 MAX8 returns to Boeing Field in Seattle after a test flight on Nov. 19, 2016.
The Boeing 737 MAX8 returns to Boeing Field in Seattle after a test flight on Nov. 19, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
The Boeing 737 MAX8 returns to Boeing Field in Seattle after a test flight on Nov. 19, 2016.
The Boeing 737 MAX8 returns to Boeing Field in Seattle after a test flight on Nov. 19, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An American Airlines Boeing 777-200, operating a charter flight, lands at Boeing Field in Seattle on Nov. 20, 2016.
An American Airlines Boeing 777-200, operating a charter flight, lands at Boeing Field in Seattle on Nov. 20, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Boeing's new KC-46 Pegasus tanker jet, destined for the U.S. Air Force, lands at Seattle's Boeing Field on Nov. 20, 2016.
Boeing's new KC-46 Pegasus tanker jet, destined for the U.S. Air Force, lands at Seattle's Boeing Field on Nov. 20, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
The northern lights put on a dazzling display over Greenland, seen from a Delta Air Lines flight from Seattle to Paris on Nov. 22, 2016.
The northern lights put on a dazzling display over Greenland, seen from a Delta Air Lines flight from Seattle to Paris on Nov. 22, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An Air France Boeing 777-300 rests at the gate at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France on Nov. 22, 2016.
An Air France Boeing 777-300 rests at the gate at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France on Nov. 22, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
A brand-new RwandAir Airbus A330 departs on a test flight from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France  on Nov. 24, 2016.
A brand-new RwandAir Airbus A330 departs on a test flight from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
The Airbus A350-1000 soars into gray skies after making its maiden flight, leaving Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
The Airbus A350-1000 soars into gray skies after making its maiden flight, leaving Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
An Airbus A350-900 destined for Cathay Pacifc is towed across an Airbus company ramp at Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
An Airbus A350-900 destined for Cathay Pacifc is towed across an Airbus company ramp at Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Airbus' new A330 MRTT aerial refueling tanker takes off after a touch and go from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Airbus' new A330 MRTT aerial refueling tanker takes off after a touch and go from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
Airbus' new A350-1000 widebody jet returns to Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016 after its maiden flight.
Airbus' new A350-1000 widebody jet returns to Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016 after its maiden flight.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY
The new Airbus A321neo narrowbody jet makes an appearance at Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
The new Airbus A321neo narrowbody jet makes an appearance at Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in southern France on Nov. 24, 2016.
Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special For USA TODAY