Monthly Archives: April 2017

ATI Jet charter service aims high

El Paso has one high-flying charter service. Using Lear jets that take off from El Paso International Airport, ATI Jet hauls Hollywood stars, doctors and business executives around the U.S., Canada and Latin America. A renowned pilot himself, ATI Jet … Continue reading

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Dassault: Chinese Business Jet Market Is ‘Waking Up’

Dassault Aviation recently showcased its flagship Falcon 8X  at ABACE 2017 in Shanghai, and if the success of the 7X in China is any indication, the 8X should do quite well in this market. Dassault already has one 8X under … Continue reading

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Goodbye to Mike Spangler, the nicest Republican I ever met

Mike Spangler is the nicest Republican I ever met. And the funniest, the most free-spirited. I’m going to miss the dude. We first met in the water, surfing the reefs of Shell Beach. I don’t remember exactly when — sometime … Continue reading

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The sound that Baldwin Piano gave to the world

CLOSEx Embed x Share Peggy Kite is the last member of her generation from the family that built the Baldwin Piano Co. The Enquirer/Kareem Elgazzar Buy Photo Peggy Wulsin Kite, pictured, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Montgomery, Ohio, is the … Continue reading

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Scranton Hobby Center going strong after more than 8 decades

Article Tools     A Phoebe Snow box car at Scranton Hobby Center. Michael J. Mullen / Staff Photographer Tim Sweeney, owner of Scranton Hobby Center wraps model trains for Adam Szydlowski, 3 of Throop and his grandfatherArticle source: http://republicanherald.com/news/scranton-hobby-center-going-strong-after-more-than-8-decades-1.2180080

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Tiny whiteflies provide clue for stabilizing drones

When whiteflies take off, they don’t just spread their wings and fly. Just .03 of an inch long, these tiny insects possess a variety of sophisticated techniques to achieve exceptional stability in the air. Tel Aviv University researchers believe that … Continue reading

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Preddy planes on display at air museum

By Judi Brinegar jbrinegar@courier-tribune.com Twitter: @JudiBrinegarCT ASHEBORO — Many aviation and World War II history buffs know the story of Maj. George Preddy. Preddy, who was from Greensboro, was one of the top flying aces during World War II. While … Continue reading

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