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Survey Rates The Healthiest (and The Worst) Airline Food Options

This holiday is setting records for air travel. By the time New Year’s, Christmas and Thanksgiving are over, USA Today predicts more than 51 million people will have passed through airport gates. That is an increase of about 3.5% over … Continue reading

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End of the Line: Bizjets to Beer Cans

With the Federal Aviation Administration mandate for ADS-B equipage (updated/ NextGen aircraft systems) looming at the beginning of 2020, there is debate within the industry as to whether this added expense will precipitate a major retirement of elderly business aircraft, … Continue reading

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Meet The Airline Pilot That Creates Incredible Boneyard Art

Avgeekery recently had the opportunity to chat with Lance from WyldeByrd Art. He is a pilot and artist who takes aircraft skins and turns them into beautiful pieces of art.  We’re excited to share his story.  And even more excited … Continue reading

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Get Serious: Time for a check up

After bringing in my 25-year-old car for a checkup, I realized it was time for the personal maintenance checkup on my 70-year-old body (as recommended by the owner’s manual). The parts-and-service department went through the checklist: “Very good, Mr. Gabriele. … Continue reading

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All aboard

Dec 31, 2017-Every time Captain Bed Upreti landed at the Tribhuwan International Airport, he would notice an Airbus 330 that had become a part of the furniture at the already crowded tarmac of the only international airport of Nepal. On … Continue reading

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Paul Goble

PRINCETON — Paul Johnson Goble, 93, of Princeton passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Aperian Care (formerly Colonial HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center) of Princeton. Born July 20, 1924, in Shelburn, Ind., to Charles and Ressa (Johnson) Goble, he learned … Continue reading

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New Airplane Design Uses Less Fuel, Reducing Noise and Air Pollution

The “Double Bubble” An estimated 50 million Americans are taking to the skies this holiday season, battling crowded airports in order to enjoy time with their friends and family. However, while they can bring people closer together, commercial airplanes are widening … Continue reading

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