Author Archives: Writer

Entrepreneurs: How To Define Your Future In The Exponential Age

­ ­ Copyright: fgnopporn / 123RF Stock Photo But we need to control it! In 1998, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85% of all photo paper worldwide. Within just a few years, their business model disappeared. Recently, I’ve been … Continue reading

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Post-sanctions Iran helps planemakers solve ‘orphan jet’ problem (BA, THYAO)

* Iran ready to grab jet market opportunities -deputy minister * Iran confirms examining jet delivery swap with Turkish Air * Early Boeing jet delivery could boost sanctions pact By Tim Hepher PARIS, April 18 (Reuters) – Iran’s return to … Continue reading

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FAA Issues AD for Certain American Champion Decathlons

The Decathlon AD went into effect April 12, 2017. The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes. The AD came about after a report of a cracked hinge support … Continue reading

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Fly-In Set For Saturday At Air Field

Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 1:03 pm Fly-In Set For Saturday At Air Field The Ste. Genevieve Flying Club is celebrating spring with a fly-in at the Ste. Genevieve Air Field on Main Street on Saturday, April 22. Greg Gremminger, … Continue reading

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ATI Jet charter service aims high

El Paso has one high-flying charter service. Using Lear jets that take off from El Paso International Airport, ATI Jet hauls Hollywood stars, doctors and business executives around the U.S., Canada and Latin America. A renowned pilot himself, ATI Jet … Continue reading

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Dassault: Chinese Business Jet Market Is ‘Waking Up’

Dassault Aviation recently showcased its flagship Falcon 8X  at ABACE 2017 in Shanghai, and if the success of the 7X in China is any indication, the 8X should do quite well in this market. Dassault already has one 8X under … Continue reading

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Goodbye to Mike Spangler, the nicest Republican I ever met

Mike Spangler is the nicest Republican I ever met. And the funniest, the most free-spirited. I’m going to miss the dude. We first met in the water, surfing the reefs of Shell Beach. I don’t remember exactly when — sometime … Continue reading

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