Author Archives: Writer

Airbus Soars Into Cash

It sure is nice when your plane comes in early. For Airbus shareholders, it is something that could in theory happen more often. Airbus results published Thursday restored some faith in the airplane making giant and its ability to become … Continue reading

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Airport Communities Make a Plea for Quieter Skies

“Beacon Hill is diverse. About eight out of 10 are people of color,” Batayola says. “One out of five meets poverty level, … and we have about 36 percent who don’t speak English well.” And, she says, “no other neighborhood … Continue reading

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Cracked spar cap prompts AD on Cessna twins

The FAA issued the AD, which affects model 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes, following a report of a fully cracked lower forward carry-through spar cap on a … Continue reading

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Drone Pilot Dive Bombs Passenger Jet – PetaPixel

A drone pilot has sparked outrage and condemnation by posting a video showing his camera drone “dive bombing” a passenger jet landing at a US airport. The drone came dangerously close to the aircraft during the stunt, which can be … Continue reading

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What Americans find strange about traveling in Europe – INSIDER

Redditor notwearingwords was shocked by how enormous and numerous storks were in Spain — and how nonchalant everyone seemed to be about it. “We were driving through Spain, and to the side of one of the roads, we noticed these … Continue reading

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History in the Making: Former DeKalb student becomes first generation Naval Aviator

By Mackenzie N. Morgan Former DeKalb County student Connor Owens’ career as a Navy pilot is finally taking flight this month. Owens’ accomplishment as a first-generation pilot comes during the national celebration of Black History Month. After years of training … Continue reading

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Group addresses parks board about flying field

A group of local radio modelers is hoping to once again use a park in northeast Forsyth for flying radio-controlled planes. The Forsyth County Radio Control Modelers recently spoke at a meeting of the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Board … Continue reading

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