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How Active Volcanoes Can Put Airplanes in Danger
For a pilot, the first signs of flying into an ash cloud can include sudden darkness, fluctuating airspeed, and landing ...
Mystery pollen bomb strikes London: Baffled residents complain of tight chests, red eyes, and brain fog - despite the Met Office forecasting low levels
Londoners have complained of a 'pollen bomb' across the city over the weekend. Despite the Met Office forecasting low pollen ...
Is this the future of flying? An FAA-certified airplane that can land on its own
Aircraft manufacturer Cirrus is launching the first Federal Aviation Administration-approved autonomous safety system in a single-engine piston airplane. It’s called, “Safe Return,” and it is a shiny ...
Airplane crash in Simi Valley puts spotlight on the safety of popular kit-built aircraft
A kit-built plane crashed in Simi Valley, killing two passengers and a dog. It was the second crash of that model aircraft in ...
Air traffic controllers lost communication with Newark planes – leading to widespread delays after they took leave for trauma
Travelers flying in and out of New Jersey are facing delays again today at Newark Liberty International Airport, which has ...
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Nazi Germany’s Flying Aircraft Carrier: The Outrageous Mist Project
In the final years of WWII, Nazi engineers proposed one of their boldest concepts yet—a massive flying aircraft carrier ...
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The Crazy 747 Aircraft Carrier Idea Explained
Explore the ambitious vision of turning a Boeing 747 into an airborne aircraft carrier, as conceived by the U.S. Air Force in ...
What was that ginormous thing in the sky over the Fiesta Flambeau parade?
It wasn't a UFO. It was a Super Galaxy, an aircraft so big it can carry the equivalent of 70 Ford F-150 pickups.