Monthly Archives: August 2015

Europe Is Trying To Regulate Drones To Protect Airplanes

Credit: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug 26 (Reuters) — No-drone zones, software to block flights into sensitive areas and registration rules are among proposals from European regulators and aviation experts to ensure growing numbers of drones don’t case dangerous … Continue reading

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Helena student flying high in sport of sailplanes

HELENA – His eyes gazing high above the Helena Valley, 17-year-old Jon Garber banked his sailplane into an updraft. The plane made turn after smooth turn, gradually climbing higher in the air before he pulled it from the spin and brought … Continue reading

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Lawn mower reported stolen from model airplane club

Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 4:10 pm Lawn mower reported stolen from model airplane club By Christian Menno Staff writer The Intelligencer A model airplane club in Milford is missing a lawnmower — and the club’s president suspects the theft … Continue reading

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Whatever happened to Norwegian Air’s Open Skies bid?

Norwegian Air’s bid to gain more access to airports in the U.S. and European Union was the talk of the aviation industry in 2014, but it appears to have stalled this year. The company is attempting to gain access to airports covered … Continue reading

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How to fly first class on every trip: Travel hacking tips revealed

The boarding procedure has barely started at Chicago O’Hare airport and Ben Schlappig has already taken over the first-class cabin. It’s Valentine’s Day and, on Cathay Pacific Flight 807 bound for Hong Kong from the United States, he’s passing out … Continue reading

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FAA bans drones and aircraft above Philadelphia during Pope Francis’ September …

The Federal Aviation Administration will ban drones and other aircraft above Philadelphia during Pope Francis’ two-day visit there next month as part of security measures being put in place. The ban also includes model airplanes, gliders and planes towing advertising … Continue reading

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What ever happened to Norwegian Air’s open skies bid?

Norwegian Airlines’s bid to gain more access to airports in the U.S. and European Union was the talk of the aviation industry in 2014, but it appears to have stalled this year. The company is attempting to gain access to airports covered … Continue reading

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