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Drones are hot for Christmas

They take to the sky in seconds, hover, turn and fly, hundreds of feet high, and up to a mile away and many can take video and pictures. Aerial drones are hot Christmas gifts. Kevin Nichols is the remote control … Continue reading

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Tampa Bay’s latest in the sharing economy: ‘Uber for planes’

Peter O. Knight Airport and downtown Tampa in the background

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Drone under the tree? Here’s what you need to know before you fly

If you get a drone for Christmas, there are a few things you should know. Federation Aviation Administration launched a campaign this week to ensure that new drone pilots of all ages are aware of the rules of the air … Continue reading

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Stockbridge model airplane maker helps museum

slideshow A Stockbridge resident has expanded his lifelong hobby into helping preserve the past. Jim Blasco, avid model airplane collector and crafter, said his passion for building replicas of wartime aircraft started as a child and continues today. Now a … Continue reading

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FAA, industry to holiday drone users: ‘Know before you fly’

The Federal Aviation Administration is partnering with drone groups in Washington to warn holiday drone users of regulations involving the unmanned aircraft.  The group said the campaign, which has been dubbed “Know Before You Fly,” is aimed at providing “prospective … Continue reading

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Fairbanks man becomes an Alaska Airlines million miler – Fairbanks Daily News

FAIRBANKS — When Terry Duszynski flew from Fairbanks to Seattle on Friday, he joined a special club. He flew his millionth mile on Alaska Airlines. “This has been 20 years in the making,” the longtime home building inspector said. Duszynski … Continue reading

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Abandoned Boeing aircraft may be sold for $100000-$1.5mil.

VietNamNet Bridge – A Boeing 727-200 bearing the logo of the Cambodian Royal Khmer Airlines, which has been left abandoned for seven years at the Noi Bai International Airport, will be put up for auction. As proposed by the Vietnam … Continue reading

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