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Interjet’s Experience with the Superjet SSJ 100 and Trip Report

Story and Photos (unless otherwise indicated) by: Chris Sloan / Published: March 4, 2016 Avialeasing’s AN-12s are a common sight at Opa-locka Airport. (Photo Credits: Maarten Visser via Commons) As happens with many AvGeeks, Russian-built aircraft have long held a … Continue reading

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Kelly’s Heroes: Lockheed’s five finest airplanes

Almost exactly 106 years ago, one of the world’s greatest aircraft designers—Clarence “Kelly” Johnson—was born in Ishpeming, Michigan. And since we’re gigantic aviation nerds here at Ars Technica, the week of his birthday is as good a reason as any … Continue reading

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The quest for negative carbon emissions

TEMPE, Ariz. — From the rooftop of Klaus Lackner’s seven-story building on the Arizona State University campus, photovoltaic panels seemed to glisten in every direction. The school claims to have more solar capacity installed than any other university in America … Continue reading

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Planes of war aviators on exhibit, their stories shared

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Business Highlights

— Strong US job growth in Feb. helps dispel recession fears WASHINGTON (AP) — A robust February jobs report showcased a resilient U.S. economy just as fears of a new recession had begun to surface. Economic reports in recent weeks … Continue reading

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Science takes on quest for ‘negative emissions’ – messenger

TEMPE, Ariz. – From the rooftop of Klaus Lackner’s seven-story building on the Arizona State University campus, photovoltaic panels seemed to glisten in every direction. The school claims to have more solar capacity installed than any other university in America … Continue reading

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Zeroing In on the Plane of Existence

Eliot Circular Photo by Daniel Cronin By Randall S. Barton The Zero is assembled into a three-dimensional sculpture before being moved to a site for ritual burning. Photo by Evan La Londe It’s an airplane. It’s a sculpture. It’s a … Continue reading

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