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Day: September 7, 2023
Royal Navy Carrier Lands Autonomous Cargo Plane for the First Time
The Royal Navy has landed a fixed-wing autonomous cargo plane on the deck of the carrier HMS Prince of Wales, marking a first for the service and a no…
Daring Ops: How Indian ‘Top Gun’ Rescued Indonesian Leaders From Dutch Colonists In A Dakota Plane
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Indonesia, the contribution of an Indian military pilot in shaping the present-day politics of the world’s largest archipelagic country needs to be remembered. India’s ties with Indonesia date back to its independence, as an Indian pilot rescued the top Indonesian leadership from Dutch colonialists. A dare-devil pilot, who later
Biden to visit memorial where John McCain got shot down in Hanoi
Biden’s Sept. 11th schedule includes visiting a memorial to his friend Sen. John McCain in Vietnam and meetings with officials there, plus a stop in Alaska to mark the attack anniversary.
Sailor’s remains return to Central Coast after plane crashes during WWII
On Thursday, his remains landed back on U.S. soil nearly 79 years after his plane went down during an airstrike mission off the Palau islands
Viral Video Shows Flight Attendant Hilariously Lip-Syncing Safety Procedures On Plane: ‘I Did It To Get People To Pay Attention’ – Blavity
Flight attendants are primarily responsible for the safety and comfort of their passengers. However, one cabin crew member took the routine safety procedures to the next level and ensured everyone paid attention.Read More
Would you trust a plane flown by a robot?
Researchers in South Korea are pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence technology. They say their robot pilot can fully operate a plane from taxiing, and taking off to flying, and landing.
You Can Fly This New Helicopter With Your Driver’s License and Just 30 Hours of Training
The fly-by-wire ATRX-700 is expected to hit the skies in 2025 and will set you back $188,000.
How to use your AirPods on a plane
If you’re flying with AirPods for the first time, here’s what you need to know about regulations and the best way to travel with them.
Starship Is Stacked and Ready To Make Its Second Launch Attempt – Slashdot
SpaceX’s Starship rocket is fully stacked and ready to launch again. According to Elon Musk, the company is just waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve the launch license. Ars Technica reports: That caveat is a big one because the Federal Aviation Administration is still r…
Passengers onboard Delta diarrhea plane describe ordeal
Passengers stuck on a Delta plane after a woman on board fell ill with explosive diarrhea last week shared details their nightmarish ordeal.
Prigozhin confidant says fatal plane crash shows no one is safe
Maksim Shugalei’s comments showed the still-simmering anger and cynicism among pro-war Russian nationalists over the Wagner Group leader’s death.
National Aviation Day celebrated with historic planes, speakers, displays, food trucks and more – The Coastland Times
On a bright, sunny Saturday, National Aviation Day was celebrated at the Dare County Regional Airport on Roanoke Island.
‘Emergency landing’ of plane in SLC causes no injuries
There were no injuries reported after the “emergency landing” Wednesday of a plane near Minute Maid Road, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Almost like the plane ran over it’: Saskatoon elite cyclist’s bike wrecked on Air Canada flight
An elite cyclist based in Saskatoon says Air Canada is denying her claim after her high-performance bike was wrecked.
Hydrogen-powered plane that could fly as far as London to Rome completes test flight
Move could pave way for zero carbon routes across Europe
9/11: The day Virginia politics changed forever
Full-throated campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and the House of Delegates fell silent. Gov. Jim Gilmore offered a grim account of the attack on the Pentagon and reported on the mobilization of first responders and the scramble by area hospitals to treat the dying and injured.
Flight attendant explains why you should ‘never eat’ food served on the plane
Plane food isn’t known for being the best, but one flight attendant has advised against eating it altogether
Moment heavily-pregnant woman is kicked off EasyJet flight to Ibiza
Siobhan Foster boarded a flight from Belfast to Ibiza on August 19 on her way to her brother’s wedding on the island before claiming she was singled out by an air hostess.
F-35 Lightning II: key facts about the world’s most popular fifth-generation fighter jet
This growing family of F-35 operators exemplifies the power of collective effort, fostering stronger diplomatic ties and contributing to the evolution of modern aerial warfare on a global scale.
Aircraft manufacturer builds new firefighting planes on Vancouver Island | CBC News
As demand for better wildfire fighting tools grows worldwide, aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada says it has begun building new DHC-515 Firefighters, or what some might call water bombers.
9/11: The day Virginia politics changed forever
Full-throated campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and the House of Delegates fell silent. Gov. Jim Gilmore offered a grim account of the attack on the Pentagon and reported on the mobilization of first responders and the scramble by area hospitals to treat the dying and injured.
Plane lands on I-17, no injuries, no highway closures reported
The Arizona Department of Public Safety responded last night to reports that a Cessna aircraft was attempting to make an emergency landing on I-17 near Sunset Point.