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The Smithsonian Would Love to Get Its Hands on the Lindberghs’ Old Plane. But Its Owner Won’t Stop Flying It

The airplane the Smithsonian can’t have taxis down a grass strip in Stevensville, Maryland, picking up enough speed to ease itself into the sky above Kent Island. It’s an uncommon plane: The Brunner-Winkle Aircraft Corporation built just 220 “Birds” in … Continue reading

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Are older planes more dangerous?

Let’s be honest: We’ve all probably judged the safety of an airplane by how new and modern it looks. It’s hard not to. But is it superficial to be taken in by new seats and better lighting, or are older … Continue reading

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Pilatus Discontinues PC-6 Porter

As the certification of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet inches closer, Pilatus announced it is discontinuing the product that helped grow the company decades ago — the PC-6 Porter. The Porter has become known as a terrific short- and unimproved … Continue reading

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GE’s Sponsored Videos Electrify B2B and B2C Audiences

Two years ago, I took a look at how General Electric was harnessing the power of YouTube creators to tell its story. Well, I recently took a look at GE’s social video strategy and discovered that the company, which was … Continue reading

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When they weren’t called drones

Giant-scale R/C aircraft take flight at the Air Force Museum Photo:  Soaring above the crowd; photo: courtesy of D.O.G.S. By Matt Clevenger Some of the world’s largest model aircraft will be landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Sept. 1-3, presenting … Continue reading

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When they weren’t called drones

Giant-scale R/C aircraft take flight at the Air Force Museum Photo:  Soaring above the crowd; photo: courtesy of D.O.G.S. By Matt Clevenger Some of the world’s largest model aircraft will be landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Sept. 1-3, presenting … Continue reading

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Are Older Planes More Dangerous?

Let’s be honest: We’ve all probably judged the safety of an airplane by how new and modern it looks. It’s hard not to. But is it superficial to be taken in by new seats and better lighting, or are older … Continue reading

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