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Operators Survey: Dassault Falcon 7X

More than 260 Falcon 7X trijets have entered service since mid-2007 and the fleet has logged more than 440,000 flight hours, according to Dassault Falcon Jet officials. BCA is conducting a second 7X Operators Survey now that the aircraft has … Continue reading →

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Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok Airplane Graveyard

Next to an autobody shop, off of Ramkhamhaeng Road in Bangkok, an abandoned 747 and two smaller MD-82 planes sit derelict and lying in pieces. Besides the oddity of seeing huge planes lying by the side of the road, you … Continue reading →

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Fred Kelly hit with tragedy, then glory once again late in life: Part II

Starting an airline was no easy matter. There was little past experience to learn from and they were dealing with new technology — the “airoplane” — that was very unreliable and even dangerous. But there’s always been something about aviation … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at the Future: This Week in Tech — April 23, 2016

When the Islamic State group took over the ancient city of Palmyra, it destroyed some of that city’s ancient heritage, which dates to 2000 B.C.  The ancient structures, art and architecture were examples of idolatry, IS said, and their destruction … Continue reading →

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The DeanBeat: Saying so long to the Xbox 360 after a decade

Microsoft said so long to production for the Xbox 360 video game console this week. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, announced in a blog post that Microsoft would finally cease production of the video game console. Above: Phil Spencer, head … Continue reading →

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Putnam: Model aircraft hobbyists fret over drone regs

Footage from the Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron planes. Buy Photo DeWitt resident Paul Koleda carries one of his planes to the runway during the Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron’s first meeting of the season on Friday, April 15, 2016 … Continue reading →

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Boeing Ramps Up Push Into the Airplane Parts Business

Boeing Co. is ramping up its push into the parts business, as part of a broad effort to cut costs and secure a new source of revenue even more lucrative than making aircraft. In the past, airlines could purchase parts … Continue reading →

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