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Rise of Private-Jet Ride Sharing Crimps New Aircraft Orders …
Thanks to new technology, flying in a private jet is no longer just for business titans and the super-wealthy. But in a paradox, that means aircraft manufacturers like Cessna and Bombardier Inc. are selling fewer planes. The general aviation industry … Continue reading
Rare, but serious engine failure behind Chicago airplane fire
CHICAGO — Pilots were forced to abort a takeoff and evacuate passengers from a burning American Airlines flight on a runway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after the airliner experienced what a federal official said was a rare and serious … Continue reading
GearBrain’s ULTRA List: Holiday Gifts that Really Wow!
The holidays are fast approaching and you’ve surely got someone on your gift list that deserves something really special. These hi-tech and comparatively big-ticket items may be pricy, but their bells and whistles can’t be topped and they’re all well … Continue reading
Evolution of an Aerotropolis
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is connected to Dallas by a light-rail line. A rail link to Fort Worth is in the works. (© DFW international Airport) It lies halfway between—17 miles (27 km) in each direction—the two Texas cities from … Continue reading
A simple way to boost your AMT performance? Read the instruction manual
I once worked with a guy who was OCD in THE EXTREME. An example: On a trip one time, the old backpack he carried with him when he traveled finally wore out, and we stopped into a sporting goods store … Continue reading
Rise of Private-Jet Ride Sharing Crimps New Aircraft Orders
Thanks to new technology, flying in a private jet is no longer just for business titans and the super-wealthy. But in a paradox, that means aircraft manufacturers like Cessna and Bombardier Inc. are selling fewer planes. The general aviation industry … Continue reading
Boeing’s struggling 747 jumbo snags a lifeline from UPS order
Boeing’s 747 jumbo jet may have won a reprieve from an uncertain future as United Parcel Service agreed to buy at least 14 freighters — the biggest order in almost nine years. The deal for 747-8 aircraft, fueled by UPS’s … Continue reading