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In recent years, Boeing (NYSE: BA  ) and Airbus (NASDAQOTH: EADSY  ) have invested heavily in new technology to reduce airlines’ fuel and maintenance costs. Boeing and Airbus have used their new aircraft programs to stir up customer interest, with each averaging … Continue reading →

Times writers group(Photo: Times graphic) Story Highlights See it as a warning if ACA continues to expand its reach. Incentives for success can be found in private markets. VA should get out of providing care, issue vouchers for private care … Continue reading →

Email Print Fairlee, Vt. — William “Bill” Fletcher, 88, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at his home. Born May 10, 1926, in South Ozone Park, Long Island he was the son of Joseph and Katherine Steinberg Fletcher. The … Continue reading →

Until recently, the sharing economy enabled by modern technology has been limited to industries less regulated than aviation such as taxicabs (Uber, Lyft, Sidecar), hotels (Airbnb) and cars (RelayRides). But now the sharing economy is coming to general aviation, in … Continue reading →

“Fifi,” the B-29 Superfortress. (Photo: Jeff Mitchell/The Salinas Californian ) She represented a critical technological transition between the hardy but tough to fly warbirds of World War II and the pressurized, sophisticated military jet bombers of today. The massive Boeing … Continue reading →

WALLINGFORD — At the age of 6, Fred Wintsch’s father built him his first model train set, and 67 years later he can still be found painting tiny boxcars and laying down track. The “Train Room” at Masonicare Health Center … Continue reading →

Organizers of a model airplane fly-in and Open Cockpit Day at Castle Air Museum in Atwater both reported healthy attendance at the Memorial Day weekend events. Joe Pruzzo, executive director of the museum, estimated 2,500 to 2,800 people attended Sunday’s … Continue reading →