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Oh, Jack. Lovable Jack! In a few short episodes, it’s become clear that our mustachioed dreamer is the heart of This Is Us. It’s no surprise then, that the two standout scenes in this rather mediocre hour involve Jack and … Continue reading →

On August 29, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rule governing non-recreational use of small unmanned aircraft systems or “drones” became effective. The new rule – formally known as Part 1071 – is designed to allow for routine business … Continue reading →

Updated at 7 a.m. Wednesday Even before China’s domestically made C919 single-aisle jet takes flight, the nation already has its sights set on producing a much larger aircraft within a decade. Executives of state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. … Continue reading →

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 are selling fewer planes. The general aviation industry is … Continue reading →

var articlecredit = []; var articlecaption = []; var articleimage = []; –> NORWOOD— Funeral Services for 89 year old Vernon L. “Tunk” Bartlett, a resident of 3 Blanchard Ave, Norwood, will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the … Continue reading →

One of Dan Thaler’s handcrafter wood kayaks.(Photo: Dan Thaler) Some people build model airplanes; others prefer to make furniture. Dan Thaler crafts kayaks. Thaler, who lives in Shrub Oak, will be on the cable television show “Handcrafted America,” which follows artisans who … Continue reading →

No, this isn’t an article about rogue drones or what we have to fear from drones in the hands of novice fliers. Far from it. This is about how the FAA’s new drone rules—a real boon for commercial operations—have quite … Continue reading →