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Boeing urges Congress to streamline aircraft certification process

A leading aircraft manufacturer is calling on Congress to streamline the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification process when lawmakers assemble an FAA reauthorization package this year. The FAA’s certification process is meant to ensure that American-made aircraft and related products … Continue reading

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Senate body probing PIA plane’s sale to German firm

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of parliament on Wednesday was informed that serious violations were committed while selling an Airbus A-310 aircraft to a German firm, and Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani directed a Special Committee of Parliament on PIA to … Continue reading

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1928 Ford Tri-Motor plane stops in San Luis Obispo County

If you recently heard a loud buzzing in the sky and saw a plane that resembled the aircraft depicted in scenes from an Indiana Jones movie, then you probably spotted the 1928 Ford Tri-Motor plane that soared over parts of … Continue reading

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Lack of parts grounding Marine aircraft

At the end of 2016, the Marine Corps had 1,065 aircraft on flight lines around the world, ranging from small attack helicopters to C-130 transport planes. Of those, only 439 are considered ready to fly as is. The remaining aircraft, … Continue reading

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Spare Parts Shortage Grounds Many Marine Corps Aircraft

At the end of 2016, the Marine Corps had 1,065 aircraft on flight lines around the world, ranging from small attack helicopters to C-130 transport planes. Of those, only 439 are considered ready to fly as is. The remaining aircraft, … Continue reading

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Robert T. "Ted" Liebig

Robert T. “Ted” Liebig, 86, of Lancaster Twp., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Lancaster Regional Hospital. Born October 9, 1930 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Emlyn A. and Jean E. (Tornberg) Liebig. Ted … Continue reading

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Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Jon Kay, the founder of Kent’s Torklift Central, died at the age of 76 the night of Feb. 2, while holding the hand of his son, Jack Kay. Jon Kay, of Kent, founded the family legacy company more than 40 … Continue reading

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