Monthly Archives: June 2016

Bombardier Challenger 850

You’ve long been able to obtain ultra-large-cabin comfort for around $10 million by converting a used regional commuter jet into a first-class executive aircraft. That has seemed like a hard-to-beat bargain for business jet travelers who crave roomy cabins—until now. … Continue reading

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Jack White Biography on the Way, White Stripes Singer Denies Involvement

Musician Jack White attends the New York premiere of ‘The Hateful Eight’ on December 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo : Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) A new biography on famed White Stripes frontman and blues-rock solo artist Jack White is reportedly in … Continue reading

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Why carbon frame damage needn’t mean the scrapheap for your bike

Carbon fibre is a bit of a wonder material in the cycling world. It’s lightweight, and depending on the layup can be tuned to be stiff on one axis, and noodly on another. It can also be moulded into radical … Continue reading

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The United States Has No War Strategy

This article was originally published by War is Boring on 1 June 2016. We have it on highest authority — the recent killing of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour by a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan marks “an important milestone.” So … Continue reading

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First 3D-printed mini aircraft unveiled

AFP | Jun 6, 2016, 12.19 PM IST BERLIN: Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin air show this week — the small Airbus marvel is the world’s first 3D-printed aircraft. … Continue reading

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World War II plane tour ‘a memorable affair’ for veteran

Buy Photo Air Force veteran Vincent ‘Vinny’ Pollizzotto tells P-51 Mustang pilot Scott ‘Scooter’ Yoak a tale from World War II.(Photo: Tom Beckwith/DNJ)Buy Photo SMYRNA — Sunday afternoon at Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport was a bittersweet  ending to the Great Tennessee Air … Continue reading

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For this group, flying radio-controlled planes is grounded in fellowship

The Charlotte Aeromodelers Club is a group of about 135 radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts who meet every weekend, and many weekdays, to fly model planes. Members, from all around the Charlotte region, bring their planes to the McCracken Aerodome, near the … Continue reading

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