Monthly Archives: February 2017

Noted St. Louis architect recounts incredible journey from Japanese American internment to Wash U

If you don’t know Richard (Dick) Henmi by name, and you probably should, you definitely know one of his most iconic contributions to St. Louis’ architectural assembly: the so-called ‘flying saucer’ building in Council Plaza off of Grand Boulevard. Henmi … Continue reading

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Gerald “Jerry” Peterson

Gerald “Jerry” Peterson, 75, of Redwood Falls died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in St. … Continue reading

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Boeing urges Congress to streamline aircraft certification process

A leading aircraft manufacturer is calling on Congress to streamline the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification process when lawmakers assemble an FAA reauthorization package this year. The FAA’s certification process is meant to ensure that American-made aircraft and related products … Continue reading

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Senate body probing PIA plane’s sale to German firm

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of parliament on Wednesday was informed that serious violations were committed while selling an Airbus A-310 aircraft to a German firm, and Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani directed a Special Committee of Parliament on PIA to … Continue reading

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1928 Ford Tri-Motor plane stops in San Luis Obispo County

If you recently heard a loud buzzing in the sky and saw a plane that resembled the aircraft depicted in scenes from an Indiana Jones movie, then you probably spotted the 1928 Ford Tri-Motor plane that soared over parts of … Continue reading

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Lack of parts grounding Marine aircraft

At the end of 2016, the Marine Corps had 1,065 aircraft on flight lines around the world, ranging from small attack helicopters to C-130 transport planes. Of those, only 439 are considered ready to fly as is. The remaining aircraft, … Continue reading

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Spare Parts Shortage Grounds Many Marine Corps Aircraft

At the end of 2016, the Marine Corps had 1,065 aircraft on flight lines around the world, ranging from small attack helicopters to C-130 transport planes. Of those, only 439 are considered ready to fly as is. The remaining aircraft, … Continue reading

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