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GRAND LEDGE, Mich (WLNS) – The air over parts of Grand Ledge will be filled with classic airplanes beginning Thursday. The local Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron is hosting a three-day flying event featuring scale-model warbirds and classic planes. These … Continue reading →

HAMBURG, Germany—Airbus is studying whether to upgrade its new A330neo jetliner to blunt the range advantage of a rival plane built by Boeing Co. The step is the latest in the move, countermove chess match between the two biggest plane … Continue reading →

Saying the drones they see flying at Waveny with greater frequency represent safety hazards, parks officials will set about drafting a policy on the use of the devices there. A drone operator gets the device off of the ground at … Continue reading →

When Grace Slick wrote “White Rabbit” in late 1965, she never imagined the song would pave the way for psychedelic rock and inspire several generations of lead female rock singers, including Pink, who covers it in the new film “Alice … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — The number of registered drone owners has surpassed the number of registered airplanes and helicopters, the Federal Aviation Administration says. Almost 460,000 drone owners have registered with the FAA. Drone owners only have to register once, so it’s likely … Continue reading →

By Vicki PrichardNKyTribune Reporter Decorated WWII B-17 bomber pilot John H. Klette, Jr. was 24-years-old when he enlisted to help his country defeat Nazi Germany. The year was 1942, and Klette, a Covington native who was already a licensed pilot, … Continue reading →

There are now more registered drone owners in the United States than there are other kinds aircraft, according to new figures from the Federal Aviation Administration. Almost 460,000 drone owners have registered with regulators, the FAA reports. Owners are required … Continue reading →