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How to Buy a Used Jet

Any number of experts can help you buy a jet. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. But I did buy a jet — my first — recently, and the experience taught me some lessons. It is entirely possible that … Continue reading →

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Sen. Klobuchar presses Honda on efforts to track down deadly Takata air bags

A U.S. senator who heard testimony last month on the recall of Takata automotive air bags, which have sprayed shrapnel that has killed 22 people and injured hundreds more, is continuing to put pressure on Honda Motor Co. about its … Continue reading →

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Utah veteran relives time aboard B-17 bomber he learned to fly during WWII

SALT LAKE CITY — Buckled into a seat on a vintage World War II-era B-17 bomber, Richard Stucki looked equal parts the excited passenger and contented former aviator the soon-to-be centenarian actually was. Stucki was enjoying a VIP flight Monday … Continue reading →

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Sen. Klobuchar presses Honda on efforts to track down deadly …

A U.S. senator who heard testimony last month on the recall of Takata automotive air bags, which have sprayed shrapnel that has killed 22 people and injured hundreds more, is continuing to put pressure on Honda Motor Co. about its … Continue reading →

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Fire destroys garage, classic vehicles east of Salem on Macleay Road

Buy Photo A fire destroyed a garage with several classic cars Monday evening east of Salem.(Photo: CONNOR RADNOVICH / Statesman Journal)Buy Photo A fire at a backyard shop in east Salem destroyed rare classic vehicles, tools, model airplane equipment and … Continue reading →

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Utah veteran relives time aboard B-17 bomber he learned to fly …

SALT LAKE CITY — Buckled into a seat on a vintage World War II-era B-17 bomber, Richard Stucki looked equal parts the excited passenger and contented former aviator the soon-to-be centenarian actually was. Stucki was enjoying a VIP flight Monday … Continue reading →

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Southwest Has Paid Millions in Safety Violation Fines, Faced Union Safety Complaints

Southwest Airlines runs its planes hard. Planes flying for Dallas-based Southwest make many short hops and more trips per day than other U.S. airliners, which add to wear and tear on airplane parts, including the engines. As the investigation into … Continue reading →

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